Description |
xxiii, 325 pages ; 18 cm |
Note |
"A Signet Classic." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Summary |
One of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America, Benjamin Franklin was a true Renaissance man: writer, publisher, scientist, inventor, diplomat, and politician. During his long life, he offered advice on attaining wealth, organized public institutions, contributed to the birth of a nation, and negotiated with foreign powers to ensure his country's survival. |
Subject |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. |
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Statesmen -- United States -- Biography.
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Statesmen. |
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United States. |
Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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Subject |
Scientists -- United States -- Biography.
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Scientists. |
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Printers -- United States -- Biography.
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Printers. |
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United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775.
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Politics and government. |
Chronological Term |
To 1775 |
Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783.
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Chronological Term |
1775-1783 |
Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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Added Author |
Lemisch, Jesse, 1936-
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Cover Title |
Benjamin Franklin : the autobiogaphy and other writings |
ISBN |
0451469887 (paperback) |
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9780451469885 (paperback) |
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