Benjamin Franklin : in search of a better world
(Adult Book)
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Adult Book
Physical Desc
xix, 375 pages : illus. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes index and bibliographic notes.
Bibliography
Bibliography: p. 335-339.
Description
Examines the many facets of America's most extraordinary founding father. Politician, diplomat, scientist, printer, and civic improver, Franklin influenced every aspect of American life, from his own time to the present. This book, designed to accompany the traveling Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary exhibition celebrating Franklin's 300th birthday, includes essays by ten prominent scholars that offer an overview of Franklin's life and cover the full range of his interests and achievements, illustrated by more than 265 color images--portraits, manuscripts, drawings, maps, paintings, engravings, and a plethora of Franklin's possessions, from teacups to printing equipment.--From publisher description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Talbott, P., Dunn, R. S., & VanHorne, J. C. (2005). Benjamin Franklin: in search of a better world . Yale University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Talbott, Page, Richard S. Dunn and John C. VanHorne. 2005. Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World. Yale University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Talbott, Page, Richard S. Dunn and John C. VanHorne. Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World Yale University Press, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Talbott, Page., Richard S Dunn, and John C VanHorne. Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World Yale University Press, 2005.
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