The Words and Wisdom of Ben Franklin (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781482041156)

Did 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.

Author: R. Scott Frothingham
ISBN-10: 1482041154
ISBN-13: 9781482041156
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 02/02/2013
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.13d