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Product Identifiers
PublisherLibrary of America, T.H.E.
ISBN-101883011531
ISBN-139781883011536
eBay Product ID (ePID)2077158
Product Key Features
Book TitleBenjamin Franklin: Autobiography, Poor Richard, and Later Writings (Loa #37b)
Number of Pages816 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
TopicUnited States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775), American / General, Political, Historical
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, Literary Collections, History
AuthorBenjamin Franklin
Book SeriesLibrary of America Benjamin Franklin Edition Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight24.6 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN97-021611
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Series Volume Number2
Dewey Decimal973.2
Synopsis"Writing has been of Great Use to me in the Course of my Life," Benjamin Franklin said in his famous Autobiography . With characteristically calculated understatement, he attributed his enormous and varied successes to "my having learnt a little to scribble." This Library of America collection of Franklin's works begins with letters sent from London (1757-1775) describing the events and diplomacy preceding the Revolutionary War. The volume also contains political satires, bagatelles, pamphlets, and letters written in Paris (1776-1785), where he represented the revolutionary United States at the court of Louis XVI, as well as his speeches given in the Constitutional Convention and other works written in Philadelphia (1785-1790), including his last published article, a searing satire against slavery. Also included are the delightfully shrewd prefaces to Poor Richard's Almanack (1733-1758) and their worldly, pungent maxims that have entered our American culture. Finally, the classic Autobiography , Franklin's last word on his greatest literary creation--his own invented personality--is presented here in a new edition, completely faithful to Franklin's manuscript. A companion volume includes the complete "Silence Dogood" series, "Busy-Body" essays, and a generous selection of his early writings, including letters to the press, satires, and pamphlets. LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation's literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America's best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries., "Writing has been of Great Use to me in the Course of my Life," Benjamin Franklin said in his famous Autobiography . With characteristically calculated understatement, he attributed his enormous and varied successes to "my having learnt a little to scribble." This Library of America collection of Franklin's works begins with letters sent from London (1757-1775) describing the events and diplomacy preceding the Revolutionary War. The volume also contains political satires, bagatelles, pamphlets, and letters written in Paris (1776-1785), where he represented the revolutionary United States at the court of Louis XVI, as well as his speeches given in the Constitutional Convention and other works written in Philadelphia (1785-1790), including his last published article, a searing satire against slavery. Also included are the delightfully shrewd prefaces to Poor Richard's Almanack (1733-1758) and their worldly, pungent maxims that have entered our American culture. Finally, the classic Autobiography , Franklin's last word on his greatest literary creation-his own invented personality-is presented here in a new edition, completely faithful to Franklin's manuscript. Acompanion volumeincludes the complete "Silence Dogood" series, "Busy-Body" essays, and a generous selection of his early writings, including letters to the press, satires, and pamphlets. LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation's literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America's best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.
LC Classification NumberE302.F82 1997
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- 13. Dez. 2022
Benjamin Franklin: creator, diplomat, writer, printer, and more
Benjamin Franklin fought for our Independence on French and English ground. He was a key player in diplomacy and general good will and this factored heavily in our success forming a new nation. The more you know about Ben the better.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 22. Mär. 2024
Wonderful binding and very handsome to look at. Appropriate for this collection of writings.
Anything written by one of our forefathers is worth reading. A fine collection of articles and contributions by Mr. Franklin.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
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