| Description |
xix, 375 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm |
| Note |
"Essays by Ellen R. Cohn, James N. Green, E. Philip Krider, Emma J. Lapsansky-Werner, J.A. Leo Lemay, Robert Middlekauff, Billy G. Smith, and Page Talbott." |
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Published as a companion to a traveling exhibition "Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World". |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-342) and index. |
| Summary |
Examines the many facets of America's most extraordinary founding father. Politician, diplomat, scientist, printer, and civic improver, Franklin influenced every aspect of American life, from his own time to the present. This book, designed to accompany the traveling Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary exhibition celebrating Franklin's 300th birthday, includes essays by ten prominent scholars that offer an overview of Franklin's life and cover the full range of his interests and achievements, illustrated by more than 265 color images--portraits, manuscripts, drawings, maps, paintings, engravings, and a plethora of Franklin's possessions, from teacups to printing equipment.--From publisher description. |
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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 -- Exhibitions.
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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 -- Anniversaries, etc. -- Exhibitions.
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Statesmen -- United States -- Exhibitions.
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Scientists -- United States -- Exhibitions.
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Inventors -- United States -- Exhibitions.
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Printers -- United States -- Exhibitions.
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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 -- Exhibitions. |
| Added Author |
Talbott, Page.
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Dunn, Richard S.
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Van Horne, John C.
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| ISBN |
0300107994 (alk. paper) |
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9780300107999 (alk. paper) |
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