Benjamin Franklin : an American life / Walter Isaacson.
Benjamin Franklin : an American life / Walter Isaacson.
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New York : Simon & Schuster, c2003.
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N973.3092/7
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English
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Physical content
590 p., [16] p. of plates ; 25 cm.
Contents
Ch. 1. Benjamin Franklin and the Invention of America -- Ch. 2. Pilgrim's Progress: Boston, 1706-1723 -- Ch. 3. Journeyman: Philadelphia and London, 1723-1726 -- Ch. 4. Printer: Philadelphia, 1726-1732 -- Ch. 5. Public Citizen: Philadelphia, 1731-1748 -- Ch. 6. Scientist and Inventor: Philadelphia,...
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Publisher
New York : Simon & Schuster, c2003.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c2003.
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"Isaacson provides the full sweep of Benjamin Franklin's amazing life, from his days as a runaway printer to his triumphs as a statesman, scientist, and Founding Father. He chronicles Franklin's tumultuous relationship with his illegitimate son and grandson, his practical marriage, and his flirtations with the ladies of Paris. He also shows how Fra...
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Benjamin Franklin : an American life / Walter Isaacson.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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c2003.
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N973.3092/7
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74Vvx2jjPJQy
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9780684807614
0684807610
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973.3092
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991016616209702626
