Dialogue Between Franklin and the Gout
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"Madam Gout. You know my sedentary state, and
on that account, it would seem, Madam Gout, as if you
might spare me a little, seeing it is not altogether my
own fault.
GOUT. Not a jot; your rhetoric and your politeness are
thrown away; your apology avails nothing. If your
situation in life is a sedentary one, your amusements,
your recreations, at least, should be active. You ought
to walk or ride; or, if the weather prevents that, play at
billiards." -Benjamin Franklin
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Cute..., February 28, 2006
Reviewer: LOLJPB
This is a cute listen. The actors did a good job with this one and it is pretty humorous at times. If you've seen the excellent PBS documentary about Franklin you'll appreciate this one even more.
How not to get Gout!, February 17, 2006
Reviewer: cliffwhitaker
from Memphis, Tennessee
This audio book is delightful. The audio quality was excellent and the actor and actress that voiced the text did wonderful job bringing the text to life. Franklin's humor makes a painful condition palatable and his advise is still relevant to today. It is interesting to see how well he understood medical causes of the illness considering the state of medical knowledge in his time. So download this to your portable mp3 player and go for a walk!
- Published:
2003
- LearnOutLoud.com Product ID:
D007416
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American Classics
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