The Many-Sided Franklin

By Paul Leicester Ford

Book Overview

The Many-Sided Franklin is a biography written by Paul Leicester Ford about one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin. The book provides a comprehensive look at Franklin's life, including his early years as a printer's apprentice, his experiments with electricity, his political career, and his role in the American Revolution. Ford delves into Franklin's personal life as well, exploring his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. The book also highlights Franklin's many accomplishments, such as his founding of the University of Pennsylvania and his work as a diplomat. The Many-Sided Franklin is a well-researched and engaging account of one of America's most famous and influential figures.Franklin's Family Relations. Franklin's Physique, Illnesses, And Medical Theories. His Schooling And Self-Culture - His Services To Education, His Library, Franklin's Religion, Franklin As Printer And Publisher, Franklin As Writer And Journalist, Franklin's Relations With The Fair Sex, Franklin As Jack Of All Trades, Franklin The Scientist, Franklin As Politician And Diplomat. Commissioning Organization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162930993
• ISBN13: 9781162930992
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"