Ben Franklin: Inventing AmericaA classic biography of Benjamin Franklin for young readers in a new, illustrated edition. Benjamin Franklin was a true American original -- an accomplished scientist, athlete, inventor, writer, statesman, diplomat, printer, and philosopher. This classic biography by eminent historian and Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Fleming paints a lively portrait of Franklin, a self-made man blessed with talent and immense curiosity about the world around him. With charm, humor, and a keen understanding of human nature, Franklin guided the American colonies to independence and nationhood. His remarkable career will inspire readers of all ages. |
Contents
1 THE APPRENTICE
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2 THE RUNAWAY
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3 THE SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR
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4 THE NEWSPAPERMAN
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5 FIRST CITIZEN OF PHILADELPHIA
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6 SCIENTIST AND INVENTOR
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7 THE POSTMASTER
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8 FATHER
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13 THE JOKER
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14 THE REVOLUTIONARY
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15 DIVIDED FAMILY
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16 HANGING TOGETHEROR SEPARATELY
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17 EXTRAORDINARY DIPLOMAT
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18 PEACE NEGOTIATOR
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19 UNIFIER
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CAST OF CHARACTERS
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