1846 1st Life of Ben Franklin Electricity America Laws
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1846 1st Life of Ben Franklin Electricity America Laws Government Philadelphia Illustrated
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”
― Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin is unquestionable one of the most iconic figures in early American history. From his political influence to his contributions to scientific knowledge, Benjamin Franklin will always be known as a foundational figure to the United States. ‘Life of Ben’ Franklin’ is the ‘most complete abridged biography’ (preface) of Ben Franklin taking extensively from Benjamin Franklin’s famous ‘Autobiography’ with information around his childhood, character, trade, Philadelphia paper, experiments with electricity, passages from England to America and back with the Stamp Act and other tax laws, Boston Tea-party, member of congress, signing the Declaration of Independence, letter to Washington, and much more!
This 1846 edition published in Franklin’s home, Philadelphia, is illustrated with 8 full-page plates written as a part of Lindsay and Blakiston’s ‘Young American’s Library’ series for young people to learn about the early history of America.
Item number: #14456
Price: $499
WELD, Hastings H.; FROST, John
Life of Benjamin Franklin: embracing anecdotes illustrative of his character, with embellishments.
Philadelphia: Lindsay & Blakiston, ©1846. First Edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
viii, 208
8 illustrations (including title page)
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; secure
Visible repair at front inner hinge
Size: ~7in X 5.5in (18cm x 14cm)
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14456
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”
― Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin is unquestionable one of the most iconic figures in early American history. From his political influence to his contributions to scientific knowledge, Benjamin Franklin will always be known as a foundational figure to the United States. ‘Life of Ben’ Franklin’ is the ‘most complete abridged biography’ (preface) of Ben Franklin taking extensively from Benjamin Franklin’s famous ‘Autobiography’ with information around his childhood, character, trade, Philadelphia paper, experiments with electricity, passages from England to America and back with the Stamp Act and other tax laws, Boston Tea-party, member of congress, signing the Declaration of Independence, letter to Washington, and much more!
This 1846 edition published in Franklin’s home, Philadelphia, is illustrated with 8 full-page plates written as a part of Lindsay and Blakiston’s ‘Young American’s Library’ series for young people to learn about the early history of America.
Item number: #14456
Price: $499
WELD, Hastings H.; FROST, John
Life of Benjamin Franklin: embracing anecdotes illustrative of his character, with embellishments.
Philadelphia: Lindsay & Blakiston, ©1846. First Edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
viii, 208
8 illustrations (including title page)
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; secure
Visible repair at front inner hinge
Size: ~7in X 5.5in (18cm x 14cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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