Books with title Benjamin Franklin

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: TIME TRIPPERBenjamin Franklin eating at McDonald’s, “expanding his mind” with help from Dr. Timothy Leary, and jamming with Stevie Wonder? Why would he ever want to go back to the 1700s?Before he became the Benjamin Franklin we know and love, there was one big lesson that Ben had to learn, and for that to happen, Divine Providence was forced to step in, suddenly transporting Franklin to San Francisco, during the 1960's Hippie / Flower Child era. There, befriended by a young Black man, Franklin is exposed to a completely different way of life, and a United States of America that he has never imagined in his wildest dreams. The adventures of Franklin and his new friend, Jeff, are comical, and Franklin is having the time of his life. But, every second that he is lost in the future, things in America are drastically changing for the worse, and Franklin realizes that if he doesn't return to the past, and soon, his entire family line, and the United States of America itself, will be completely wiped out of existence!Will Franklin learn his lesson in time? And, if he does, how will he get back home?Benjamin Franklin: Time Tripper, blends history, fantasy, time travel, and comedy in this uniquely entertaining tale. Enjoy!

Benjamin Franklin is perhaps the most remarkable figure in American history: the greatest statesman of his age, he played a pivotal role in the formation of the American republic. He was also a pioneering scientist, a best-selling author, the country's first postmaster general, a printer, a bon vivant, a diplomat, a ladies' man, and a moralist - and the most prominent celebrity of the 18th century. Franklin was, however, a man of vast contradictions, as Edmund Morgan demonstrates in this biography. A reluctant revolutionary, Franklin had desperately wished to preserve the British Empire, and he mourned the break even as he led the fight for American independence. Despite his passion for science, Franklin viewed his groundbreaking experiments as secondary to his civic duties. And although he helped to draft both the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution, he had personally hoped that the new American government would take a different shape. Seeking to unravel the enigma of Franklin's character, Morgan shows that he was the rare individual who consistently placed the public interest before his own desires.

''Well done is better than well said.'' ''What you would seem to be, be really.'' ''A true Friend is the best Possession.'' The wise sayings within this little volume were selected from a number of editions of Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack. Of course, not all the sayings here are original with old Ben, for he included in his Almanack proverbs from other sources -- but he usually gave them a flavor all his own.64-page hardcover pocket gift book with dust jacket.Woodcut illustrations are adapted from the crude cuts of Joseph Crawhall.Measures 3-14'' wide x 5-3/8'' high. Makes a nice little gift.

A cleverly written short history of the life and achievements of one of America's greatest founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Tracing a path from his childhood savant days to his scientific discoveries to his influence on the continental congress to his final days as hero and statesman, this eBook is illustrated to enhance the reading experience. Formatted for Kindle devices and the Kindle for iOS apps.

Many people know that Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity. In this captivating biography, readers learn the role he played in colonial America. Through easy-to-read text, fascinating facts, and engaging images, children will discover the amazing life Franklin had and learn how he made his way from being an apprentice at his brother's printshop to an international diplomat. Readers will be engaged and eager to learn about the impact he made on early America through his contribution to the First Continental Congress and the Declaration of Independence.