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1 online resource (1 audio file (10hr., 30 min.)) : digital. |
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digital digital recording rda |
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data file rda |
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Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Cast |
Read by Peter Johnson. |
| Summary |
Why did Benjamin Franklin retire from business and become gentleman? Why did he admire the British Empire - and join the American Revolution? Why did he begin writing his Autobiography when he did? And how did the "first American" become an American in the first place? Renowned historian Gordon S. Wood spent ten years studying a legend. In this untraditional biography, he penetrates beneath 200 years' accumulation of images and representations to find the historical Franklin. He places his subject's amazing life in its 18th century context and shatters forever the comforting stereotypes: homespun patriot, cracker-barrel philosopher, folksy founder, genial self-improver. Groundbreaking and riveting, this book is a must for anyone interested in American history and the roots of American character. |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 -- Influence.
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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 -- Public opinion.
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Statesmen -- United States -- Biography.
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Scientists -- United States -- Biography.
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Inventors -- United States -- Biography.
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Printers -- United States -- Biography.
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Public opinion -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Johnson, Peter, 1945-
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hoopla digital.
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| ISBN |
9781598873238 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
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1598873237 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
| Music No. |
MWT11419424 |
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