Author(s): Thomas Fleming
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 208
Publisher: Voyageur Press Inc
Language: English
Date Published: 2016-10-15
Dimensions: 140 x 210 x 15.24mm
Publication City/Country: Stillwater, United States
Edition: Reprint
Illustrations: 35 color & 10 b-w photos

A classic biography of Benjamin Franklin for young readers in a new, illustrated edition.

Benjamin Franklin was a true American original -- an accomplished scientist, athlete, inventor, writer, statesman, diplomat, printer, and philosopher. This classic biography by eminent historian and Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Fleming paints a lively portrait of Franklin, a self-made man blessed with talent and immense curiosity about the world around him. With charm, humor, and a keen understanding of human nature, Franklin guided the American colonies to independence and nationhood. His remarkable career will inspire readers of all ages.