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Chapter 17 Franklin's Defense of the Frontier of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin

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This chapter explores the narrator's efforts to safeguard the northwestern frontier while grappling with self-doubt about his military skills. It details his success in assembling a large company of soldiers, the construction of forts, and the resilience of the Moravian community following the attack on Gnadenhut.

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