The Many-Sided Franklin

540 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Many-Sided Franklin is a book written by Paul Leicester Ford that provides a comprehensive account of the life of Benjamin Franklin, one of the most prominent figures in American history. The book delves deep into Franklin's life, exploring his various achievements and contributions to society as a scientist, inventor, diplomat, writer, and politician. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of Franklin's life. It covers his childhood, his early days as a printer, his experiments with electricity, his diplomatic missions to Europe, his role in the American Revolution, and his later years as a statesman and public figure. Throughout the book, Ford provides a detailed and engaging narrative of Franklin's life, drawing on a wide range of primary sources to paint a vivid picture of this complex and multifaceted individual. He explores Franklin's personal life, his relationships with his family and friends, and his impact on the world around him. Overall, The Many-Sided Franklin is an insightful and informative book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most celebrated figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, science, politics, or culture.Franklin's Family Relations. Franklin's Physique, Illnesses, And Medical Theories. His Schooling And Self-Culture - His Services To Education, His Library, Franklin's Religion, Franklin As Printer And Publisher, Franklin As Writer And Journalist, Franklin's Relations With The Fair Sex, Franklin As Jack Of All Trades, Franklin The Scientist, Franklin As Politician And Diplomat. Commissioning Organization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781425494148
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 05.05.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC