Benjamin Franklin

Broschiertes Buch

The Writings of Benjamin Franklin

Beschreibung

Delve into the mind of one of America's founding fathers with Volume 6 of "The Writings of Benjamin Franklin." This carefully curated collection offers a comprehensive look at Franklin's thoughts, ideas, and observations during a pivotal period in American history. From his insightful essays on politics and society to his engaging personal correspondence, this volume provides invaluable insights into the life and times of this remarkable statesman, scientist, and philosopher. Explore the evolution of Franklin's thinking on key issues facing the colonies, his contributions to the burgeoning American identity, and his profound impact on the course of history. "The Writings of Benjamin Franklin" is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the intellectual foundations of the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) Popularly known as the "First American", Benjamin Franklin remains one of the most celebrated political figures in American history. Born on 17 January 1706, in Boston, Massachusetts, Franklin was a polymath who was a statesman, diplomat, politician, scientist, an activist, inventor, and author. A leading intellectual of his time, Franklin is regarded as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and the first United States Postmaster General. Benjamin Franklin was born to Josiah Franklin, a soap and candle maker, and his second wife, Abiah Folger. The 15th child and the youngest son in the family, Franklin dropped out of formal schooling at the age of 10 to help his father with soap and candle making to help him make money. In 1723, he fled to New York and finally settled in Philadelphia, where he started working with a printer. Over the years, his scientific pursuits led him to craft a number of inventions, including Franklin stove, bifocals, rocking chair, American penny, flexible catheter, and so on. In his public life, he helped in drafting the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. He also negotiated the 1783 Treaty of Paris, which was instrumental in ending the Revolutionary War. Franklin was honoured centuries after he passed away on the 50 cent piece and $100 bill, as well as warships, and even in the names of towns and institutions - a testament to his unparalleled political and scientific legacy.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 488
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 676g
• ISBN-13: 9781023711845
• ISBN-10: 1023711842
• Artikelnr.: 74420580