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Familiar Letters and Miscellaneous Papers of Benjamin Franklin
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Historical FiguresLetters & EssaysColonial Period (1600-1775)
ISBN13: 9781023834650
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 316
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Delve into the mind of one of America's most influential figures with Familiar Letters and Miscellaneous Papers of Benjamin Franklin. This collection, published for the first time in 1833, offers a unique glimpse into the personal and professional life of Benjamin Franklin through his own correspondence and writings.
Spanning a wide range of topics from politics and science to personal matters, these letters reveal Franklin's wit, wisdom, and enduring commitment to public service. Readers will gain invaluable insights into the events and ideas that shaped the early United States, as well as a deeper understanding of the man behind the legend. A must-read for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in American history and the legacy of Benjamin Franklin.
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