Three of Col. John Ashley's account books are about to be conserved for a look into 1700s life in South County. By Heather Bellow, The Berkshire Eagle; Aug 11, 2023 ... SHEFFIELD — Three account books ...

Benjamin Franklin is revered in history for his fixation on inventing practical ways to make everyday life easier. He was a prolific inventor and author, and spent his life tinkering and writing ...

One of the books includes entries from 1758 through 1818 — covering the period of the American Revolutionary War, along with the time when Freeman was enslaved by the Ashleys, and after her trial.

Benjamin Franklin gave instructions on at-home abortions in a book in the 1700s By Emily Feng , Manuela López Restrepo ...

Benjamin Franklin gave instructions on at-home abortions in a book in the 1700s By ... It had the alphabet, basic arithmetic, recipes, and farriery (which is hoof care for horses). At the time, books ...