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
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2 THE RUNAWAY | 19 |
3 THE SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR | 27 |
4 THE NEWSPAPERMAN | 37 |
5 FIRST CITIZEN OF PHILADELPHIA | 45 |
6 SCIENTIST AND INVENTOR | 53 |
7 THE POSTMASTER | 63 |
8 FATHER | 71 |
13 THE JOKER | 115 |
14 THE REVOLUTIONARY | 125 |
15 DIVIDED FAMILY | 137 |
16 HANGING TOGETHEROR SEPARATELY | 149 |
17 EXTRAORDINARY DIPLOMAT | 161 |
18 PEACE NEGOTIATOR | 173 |
19 UNIFIER | 187 |
CAST OF CHARACTERS | 194 |
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