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Benjamin Franklin

A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author and printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat.

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American author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, diplomat, Founding Father (1706–1790)

Born 17 January 1706
Died 17 April 1790

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  • Cover of: New experiments and observations on electricity...

    First published in 1754 3 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: The causes of the present distractions in America explained: in two letters to a merchant in London. By F--. B--.

    First published in 1774 3 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: The life and essays of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: carefully collected from his own papers, containing all his miscellaneous pieces.

    First published in 1838 3 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition lifeandessaysdr00conggoog
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  • Cover of: Advice to a young tradesman

    First published in 1762 3 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: On the choice of a mistress & other satires & hoaxes of Dr. Benjamin Franklin

    First published in 1947 3 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Philosophical and miscellaneous papers

    First published in 1787 3 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: The complete works in philosophy, politics, and morals, of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin: now first collected and arranged : with memories of his early life

    First published in 1806 3 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Political, miscellaneous, and philosophical pieces: arranged under the following heads, and distringuished by initial letters in each leaf: <G. P.> General politics; <A. B. T.> American politics before the troubles; <A. D. T.> American politics during the troubles; <P. P.> Provincial or colony politics; and <M. P.> Miscellaneous and philosophical pieces.

    First published in 1779 3 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Experiments and observations on electricity, made at Philadelphia in America

    First published in 1751 3 editions in 1 language — 3 previewable Cover of edition b30783471 Cover of edition b30499860_0001
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  • Cover of: The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of Essays, Humorous, Moral, and Literary : with ...

    First published in 1825 3 editions — 3 previewable Cover of edition worksdrbenjamin03frangoog Cover of edition worksdrbenjamin02frangoog
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  • Cover of: Benjamin Franklin: a biography in his own words.

    First published in 1972 3 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition benjaminfran00fran
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  • Cover of: The Immortal Mentor, Or, Man's Unerring Guide to a Healthy, Wealthy & Happy Life: Or, Man's ...

    First published in 1802 3 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Account books kept by Benjamin Franklin ...

    First published in 1928 3 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Letters to the press, 1758-1775

    First published in 1950 3 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Writings

    First published in 1987 3 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition writings0000fran_g7g2
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  • Cover of: Prentice Hall: Literature: The American Experience

    First published in 1996 3 editions in 1 language — 3 previewable Cover of edition prenticehalllite00koel_0 Cover of edition prenticehalllite11koel
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  • Cover of: Words of Ages: Witnessing U.S. History Through Literature

    First published in 2000 3 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Not Your Usual Founding Father: Selected Readings from Benjamin Franklin

    First published in 2006 3 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition isbn_9780300113945
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  • Cover of: Representative selections: with introduction, bibliography, and notes

    First published in 1936 3 editions in 1 language
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  • Cover of: Franklin: the Autobiography and other writings on politics, economics, and virtue

    First published in 1898 3 editions in 1 language
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Photo of Benjamin Franklin

American author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, diplomat, Founding Father (1706–1790)

Born 17 January 1706
Died 17 April 1790
Subjects
Statesmen, Biography, Early works to 1800, History, Franklin, benjamin, 1706-1790, Politics and government, American Maxims, Success, Correspondence, Electricity, Maxims, Early works to 1850, Conduct of life, Foreign relations, American Almanacs, Quotations, Marriage, Wealth, American literature, Juvenile literature, Saving and investment, Anglo-French War, 1755-1763, Colonies, Fiction, Fireplaces
Places
United States, Pennsylvania, Great Britain, Alabama, Owl Creek Bridge, Philadelphia, America, France, Massachusetts, England, Mallard residence, Milford meeting house, Andover, Barbados, China, Eastern Europe, Grande-Bretagne, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Missouri, Philadelphia (Pa.), Salem, Salem (Mass.), Soviet Union, Florida, Fountain of Youth
People
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), Peyton Farquhar, Nollet abbé (1700-1770), Brently Mallard, Devil, Elizabeth, Josephine, Louise Mallard, Mr. Hooper, Richards, Abigail Williams, Amanda Wingfield, Ann Putnam, Arthur Miller (1915-), Betty Parris, Bridget Bishop, Elizabeth Proctor, Ethelred, Ezekiel Cheever, George Herrick, George Jacobs, Giles Corey, God, Jim O'Connor, John Douglas (1721-1807)
Time
1775-1783, To 1775, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, 1783-1789, Revolution, 1775-1783, 18th century, 1861-1865, 19th century, American Civil War, 1861-65, Civil War, 1861-1865, 1692, 1755-1763, French and Indian War, 1755-1763, To 1865, 1754-1763, 1760-1789, 1600s, 1750s, 1789-1809, Benjamin Franklin, Civil War, December, Siege, 1741, To 1763 (New France)

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