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Benjamin Franklin

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Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, renowned for his contributions to various fields including science, politics, and literature. He is best known for his autobiography, which provides insights into his life and thoughts, as well as for his experiments with electricity, which laid the groundwork for future scientific inquiry. Franklin's wit and wisdom are encapsulated in works like "Poor Richard's Almanack," where he shared practical advice and moral lessons. His legacy continues to influence American culture and thought, making him a pivotal figure in both literary and historical contexts.

Books by This Author

17 titles
A Book of Gems, or, Choice selections from the writings of Benjamin Franklin cover A Book of Gems, or, Choice selections from the writings of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin cover Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin cover Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin and the First Balloons cover Benjamin Franklin and the First Balloons Benjamin Franklin Experiments and Observations on Electricity Made at Philadelphia in America cover Experiments and Observations on Electricity Made at Philadelphia in America Benjamin Franklin Expériences et observations sur l'électricité faites à Philadelphie en Amérique cover Expériences et observations sur l'électricité faites à Philadelphie en Amérique Benjamin Franklin Franklin's Autobiography / (Eclectic English Classics) cover Franklin's Autobiography / (Eclectic English Classics) Benjamin Franklin Franklin's Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved" cover Franklin's Way to Wealth; or, "Poor Richard Improved" Benjamin Franklin Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Benjamin Franklin cover Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin; Written by Himself. [Vol. 1 of 2] / With His Most Interesting Essays, Letters, and Miscellaneous Writings; Familiar, Moral, Political, Economical, and Philosophical, Selected with Care from All His Published Productions, and Comprising Whatever Is Most Entertaining and Valuable to the General Reader cover Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin; Written by Himself. [Vol. 1 of 2] / With His Most Interesting Essays, Letters, and Miscellaneous Writings; Familiar, Moral, Political, Economical, and Philosophical, Selected with Care from All His Published Productions, and Comprising Whatever Is Most Entertaining and Valuable to the General Reader Benjamin Franklin Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin; Written by Himself. [Vol. 2 of 2] / With his Most Interesting Essays, Letters, and Miscellaneous Writings; Familiar, Moral, Political, Economical, and Philosophical, Selected with Care from All His Published Productions, and Comprising Whatever Is Most Entertaining and Valuable to the General Reader cover Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin; Written by Himself. [Vol. 2 of 2] / With his Most Interesting Essays, Letters, and Miscellaneous Writings; Familiar, Moral, Political, Economical, and Philosophical, Selected with Care from All His Published Productions, and Comprising Whatever Is Most Entertaining and Valuable to the General Reader Benjamin Franklin The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin cover The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin
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