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The Words and Wisdom of Ben Franklin (Paperback) Loot Price: R187
Discovery Miles 1 870
The Words and Wisdom of Ben Franklin (Paperback): R. Scott Frothingham

The Words and Wisdom of Ben Franklin (Paperback)

R. Scott Frothingham

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Did Ben Franklin really want the turkey instead of the eagle to be the symbol of America? Why did he masquerade as a middle-aged widow? 'Did he speak out against slavery? Did he invent Daylight Savings Time as a joke? Get to know one the Founding Fathers of the United States a little better with "The Words & Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin," a fun and interesting compilation of Franklin's own words. If you are interested in finding out a little more about the person behind the great man, but don't want to make it a scholarly effort of digging through the archives, then you will find this an engaging and enlightening little book. From selected speeches to personal letters to essays to a selection of "quotable quotes," you'll get a deeper and more personal understanding of this fascinating figure and his place in history.

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Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Country of origin: United States
Release date: February 2013
First published: February 2013
Authors: R. Scott Frothingham
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 3mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 64
ISBN-13: 978-1-4820-4115-6
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military
Books > Biography > Historical, political & military
LSN: 1-4820-4115-4
Barcode: 9781482041156

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