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OverviewDid Ben Franklin really want the turkey instead of the eagle to be the symbol of America? Why did he masquerade as a middle-aged widow? 'Did he speak out against slavery? Did he invent Daylight Savings Time as a joke? Get to know one the Founding Fathers of the United States a little better with The Words & Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin , a fun and interesting compilation of Franklin's own words. If you are interested in finding out a little more about the person behind the great man, but don't want to make it a scholarly effort of digging through the archives, then you will find this an engaging and enlightening little book. From selected speeches to personal letters to essays to a selection of quotable quotes , you'll get a deeper and more personal understanding of this fascinating figure and his place in history. Full Product DetailsAuthor: R Scott Frothingham , R Scott FrothinghamPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.100kg ISBN: 9781482041156ISBN 10: 1482041154 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 02 February 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |