Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin: With Selections From His Other Writings

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• Benjamin Franklin

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• 426 Seiten
• 15 Lesestunden

• Biografien
• Geschichte
• Historisches Thema
• Sachliteratur
• Wahre Geschichten

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This authoritative Bantam Classic edition presents readers with a wide-ranging selection of Benjamin Franklin's most important writings, illuminating the complex and appealing character of thisquintessential American who rose to fame as a publisher, inventor, educator, bon vivant, and statesman. Here are selections from Franklin's newspaper articles, from the sage wisdom of"Poor Richard's Almanac, " from his entertaining letters, from his scientific essays, from his political and revolutionary writings, plus a generous sampling of his famous aphorisms, poems, andhumor. And, most important, here is a newly edited text of one of the most vital and important works of American literature, the "Autobiography." As fascinating and as relevant as ever, this timelesscollection of writings reveals an extraordinary man whose mind was always curious, always questioning, and who forever remained dedicated to the principles of truth and liberty. "Fromthe Paperback edition."

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Einband: Paperback