Franklin: The Apostle Of Modern Times (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166140106)

Franklin: The Apostle of Modern Times is a comprehensive biography of one of America's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Written by Bernard Fay, this book explores Franklin's life and achievements, from his humble beginnings as a printer's apprentice to his later years as a statesman, inventor, and philosopher. The book delves into Franklin's early life in Boston, where he was born in 1706, and his subsequent move to Philadelphia as a young man. It covers his early career as a printer and journalist, his experiments with electricity and other scientific pursuits, and his involvement in politics and diplomacy. Fay also explores Franklin's personal life, including his relationships with his wife and children, as well as his many friendships and social connections. The book provides a detailed look at Franklin's role in the American Revolution, including his work as a diplomat in France and his contributions to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. Throughout the book, Fay highlights Franklin's many accomplishments, including his invention of the lightning rod and bifocal glasses, his establishment of the first public library in America, and his founding of the University of Pennsylvania. Overall, Franklin: The Apostle of Modern Times is a fascinating and in-depth look at one of America's most important historical figures, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States.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.

Author: Bernard Fay
ISBN-10: 1166140105
ISBN-13: 9781166140106
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 614
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.50d