| Description |
x, 590 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Benjamin Franklin and the invention of America. -- Pilgrim's progress: Boston, 1706-1723. -- Journeyman: Philadelphia and London, 1723-1726. -- Printer: Philadelphia, 1726-1732. -- Public citizen: Philadelphia, 1731-1748. -- Scientist and inventor: Philadelphia, 1744-1751. -- Politician: Philadelphia, 1749-1756. -- Troubled waters: London, 1757-1762. -- Home leave: Philadelphia, 1763-1764. -- Agent provocateur: London, 1765-1770. -- Rebel: London, 1771-1775. -- Independence: Philadelphia, 1775-1776. -- Courtier: Paris, 1776-1778. -- Bon vivant: Paris, 1778-1785. -- Peacemaker: Paris, 1778-1785. -- Sage: Philadelphia, 1785-1790. -- Epilogue. -- Conclusions. -- Cast of characters. -- Chronology. -- Currency conversions. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR UG 10.6 38.0 74606. |
| Subject |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
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Statesmen -- United States -- Biography.
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Scientists -- United States -- Biography.
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Inventors -- United States -- Biography.
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Printers -- United States -- Biography.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789.
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| ISBN |
0684807610 |
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0965042634 |
| Standard No. |
9780684807614 |
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