| Description |
1 online resource (xxii, 261 pages) |
| Contents |
A chronology of Franklin's life and curiosity -- pt. I. Some facets of Franklin's personality : Franklin, Hitler, Mussolini, and the Internet ; The only founding father in a sports hall of fame : Three women, three styles ; Grandfathers, fathers, and sons -- pt. II. Enigmas and tricks : The man who frightened Franklin ; Franklin and the unfortunate divine ; Franklin's most baffling correspondent ; Franklin and the mystery Turk: The Morals of Chess ; Franklin and Mesmer: a confrontation -- pt. III. His country's envoy : Outfitting one's country for war: a study in frustration ; Franklin's choice of a dinner set ; Franklin and the nine sisters ; The Duchess, the plenipotentiary, and the golden cap of liberty ; Franklin plays Cupid ; Was Franklin too French? -- pt. IV. Back at home : Innocents on the Ohio: The American Utopia of Dr. Guillotin ; Franklin and slavery: a sea change -- Around the table, they remember Franklin |
| Summary |
"This book is a collection of incidental pieces that reveal little-known aspects of the life and personality of Benjamin Franklin. Written by the doyenne of Franklin scholars, it conveys Franklin's humor, resiliency, courage, and intelligence, and his faith in a better future." "The selections are based on Claude-Anne Lopez's research in the treasure trove of nearly thirty thousand documents on Franklin assembled at Yale University."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 -- Anecdotes
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Lopez, Claude-Anne, 1920-2012 -- Anecdotes
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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 fast |
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Lopez, Claude-Anne, 1920-2012 fast |
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Statesmen -- United States -- Biography -- Anecdotes
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Scientists -- United States -- Biography -- Anecdotes
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Printers -- United States -- Biography -- Anecdotes
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HISTORY -- General.
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Printers
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Scientists
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Statesmen
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United States
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Biographies
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Anecdotes
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Biographies.
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Biographies.
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780300147636 |
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0300147635 |
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