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Benjamin Franklin The First Of The Great Americans
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Author : Franklin Institute. National Franklin committee
language : en
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Benjamin Franklin The First American
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Author : Christian Imberi
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2006-12-21
Benjamin Franklin The First American written by Christian Imberi and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12-21 with Literary Collections categories.
Seminar paper from the year 2006 in the subject American Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, course: Transcendent Experience in American Literature, language: English, abstract: Benjamin Franklin is often called the “father“ of America, the fabulous American, or “the first American”, or as a anonymous reporter from 1856 wrote in theNew York Timesthat Franklin “was the incarnation of the true American character... Franklin was the true type of the pure, noble, republican feeling of America“(Huang p.31). Born as the son of a soap and candle maker in 1706 he then became one of the most famous Americans in his time and is even today well known, he is the embodiment of the American dream, from the dishwasher to the millionaire. Franklin was also an inventor, writer and philosopher, furthermore he was the first American who was international honoured and respected as politician and scientist. He was also “the only leading American who signed all four of the major documents that laid the foundation of the republic: the Declaration of Independence (1776), the Treaties of Alliance (1778), the Peace Treaty between Great Britain and the United States (1783), and the Constitution of the United States (1787)” (Huang, p.37). But was is it that made him “the first American”? Which are the “American” attributes that Franklin embodies and in how far can one read these attributes and attitudes in Franklin’s autobiography and other writings? Was it his liberal and democratic sense, his belief in science and in progress that made him ahead of his time? Did his attributes shape the following generations and characterize the American Way even in nowadays? Is that the reason to say Benjamin Franklin is the first American? In his autobiography he describes his life in his own words and it is impressive how much attributes that are today considered to be American can be found autobiography and in some other writings of him. So the focus will be the search for similarities between Franklin’s “character” and the so called Americanness or thing that are supposed to American. The first very American thing about Benjamin Franklin is his way from rags to riches, it is also the first thing that comes to one’s mind when thinking about America. He fulfilled “the” American Dream. He was born as the son of a soap and candle maker and became one of the most famous Americans at his, and even still in our time. But of course his fame, and wealth didn’t fall from the sky, it was his work ethic, his self-reliance, his self-education, and his endurance that brought him that far. This work ethic, and endurance is very American, and an example for “Americanness”.
Benjamin Franklin
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Author : Jim Whiting
language : en
Publisher: Mitchell Lane
Release Date : 2020-02-11
Benjamin Franklin written by Jim Whiting and has been published by Mitchell Lane this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-11 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Few people have accomplished as much in as many different areas as Benjamin Franklin. He became the first internationally famous American scientist. In 1752, he proved that lightning is electricity. His dozens of inventions ranged from swim fins to bifocals. He proposed daylight savings time. In the colonies, he set up police and fire departments, public libraries, and post offices. As a famous printer, he was also one of the country s most popular writers. Franklin also excelled in politics. He helped establish the United States of America: He was on the committee that drew up the Declaration of Independence, he convinced France to provide crucial assistance to the colonial army, he signed the Treaty of Paris, and he contributed ideas for the U.S. Constitution. In this book for young readers, author Jim Whiting overviews the life of one of the most famous Americans, Benjamin Franklin.
Great Americans Ben Franklin
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Author : Flowerpot Press
language : en
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
Release Date : 2017-12-13
Great Americans Ben Franklin written by Flowerpot Press and has been published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-13 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Benjamin Franklin was the most famous American of his time. He was famous for being a businessman, an inventor, and a politician. He wrote newspapers, he started a library, and he started a fire department. He liked to read and write poetry. He was a husband and a father. And he loved his country. In this newest title in the Great American series you can learn all about Benjamin Franklin—so read on!
The First American
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Author : H. W. Brands
language : en
Publisher: Anchor
Release Date : 2010-05-26
The First American written by H. W. Brands and has been published by Anchor this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-26 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • Benjamin Franklin, perhaps the pivotal figure in colonial and revolutionary America, comes vividly to life in this “thorough biography of ... America’s first Renaissance man” (The Washington Post) by the two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, bestselling historian, and author of Our First Civil War. "The authoritative Franklin biography for our time.” —Joseph J. Ellis, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Founding Brothers Wit, diplomat, scientist, philosopher, businessman, inventor, and bon vivant, Benjamin Franklin's "life is one every American should know well, and it has not been told better than by Mr. Brands" (The Dallas Morning News). From penniless runaway to highly successful printer, from ardently loyal subject of Britain to architect of an alliance with France that ensured America’s independence, Franklin went from obscurity to become one of the world’s most admired figures, whose circle included the likes of Voltaire, Hume, Burke, and Kant. Drawing on previously unpublished letters and a host of other sources, acclaimed historian H. W. Brands has written a thoroughly engaging biography of the eighteenth-century genius. A much needed reminder of Franklin’s greatness and humanity, The First American is a work of meticulous scholarship that provides a magnificent tour of a legendary historical figure, a vital era in American life, and the countless arenas in which the protean Franklin left his legacy. Look for H.W. Brands's other biographies: ANDREW JACKSON, THE MAN WHO SAVED THE UNION (Ulysses S. Grant), TRAITOR TO HIS CLASS (Franklin Roosevelt) and REAGAN.
Benjamin Franklin
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Author : Phillips Russell
language : en
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Release Date : 2006-02-01
Benjamin Franklin written by Phillips Russell and has been published by Cosimo, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-02-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
[A]t the age of 24, Benjamin becomes the head of his own business, without having saved any money, without having worked unusually hard, without having omitted any of the pleasures beloved by imaginative youth, and without having lived up to any of the maxims for which he is later to become renowned. -from "Chapter XI: Philadelphia's Youngest Master-Printer" It's with equal measures of unstinting respect and gentle reproach that renowned biographer Phillips Russell tackles the life of one of the legendary figures of colonial America and the Revolution, a figure he deems "mirthful, generous, open-minded, learned, tolerant, and humor-loving...the first American man of the world." A delight to read, this is a cheerful, warmly admiring recounting of the story of the printer and the politician, the debaucher and the diplomat, a man whose "chief weakness" was a lack of aptitude for mathematics, who was "not above looking to the church to do police duty over his womenfolk," who was "midwife at the birth of the world's first great republic." Profusely illustrated and bursting with the author's enthusiasm as well as its subject's abundant personality, this is a classic of American historical literature. American journalist CHARLES PHILLIPS RUSSELL (1883-1974) was a newspaper editor and professor of English and journalism at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He is the author of numerous books, including biographies of Thomas Jefferson, John Paul Jones, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and William the Conqueror.
Benjamin Franklin
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Author : John Tottle
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)
Release Date : 1958-01-01
Benjamin Franklin written by John Tottle and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1958-01-01 with categories.
Story of the famous patriot and inventor.
Benjamin Franklin
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Author : Kaitlyn Duling
language : en
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Release Date : 2019-07-15
Benjamin Franklin written by Kaitlyn Duling and has been published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-15 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
As one of America's first "celebrities," Benjamin Franklin was immensely popular in his time and remains so today. This Founding Father was a diplomat, inventor, traveler, civic leader, librarian, author, and the list goes on. This compelling biography opens the door to Benjamin Franklin's more unknown side, highlighting not only his professional accomplishments but also diving into stories from his multifaceted life. Quotes, colorful pictures, and fun facts round out this high-energy book that gives readers the inside scoop on one of America's favorite thinkers, dreamers, and doers.
Great American Lives
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Author : Benjamin Franklin
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2016-06-14
Great American Lives written by Benjamin Franklin and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-14 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Brilliant, captivating, and unforgettable memoirs from four of the greatest minds in American history. Penned between 1771 and 1790 and published after his death, TheAutobiography of Benjamin Franklin is one of the most acclaimed and widely read personal histories ever written. From his youth as a printer’s assistant working for his brother’s Boston newspaper through his own publishing, writing, and military careers, his scientific experiments and worldwide travels, his grand triumphs and heartbreaking tragedies, Franklin tells his story with aplomb, bringing to life the flesh-and-blood man behind the American icon. Completed just days before his death, Ulysses S. Grant’s Personal Memoirs is a clear and compelling account of his military career, focusing on two great conflicts: the Mexican–American War and the Civil War. Lauded for its crisp and direct prose, Grant’s autobiography offers frank insight into everything from the merits of the war with Mexico to the strategies and tactics employed by Union forces against the Confederacy to the poignancy of Grant’s meeting with General Lee at Appomattox Court House. Documenting a world of tariffs, insider deals, and Wall Street sharks as well as his stunning rise from bobbin boy to steel baron, The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie opens a window into the great industrialist’s decision-making process. His insights on education, business, and the necessity of giving back for the common good set an inspirational example for aspiring executives and provide a fitting testament to the power of the American dream. The Education of Henry Adams is the Pulitzer Prize–winning memoir of a brilliant man reckoning with an era of profound change. The great-grandson of President John Adams and the grandson of President John Quincy Adams, Henry Adams possessed one of the most remarkable minds of his generation. Yet he believed himself fundamentally unsuited to the era in which he lived—the tumultuous period between the Civil War and World War I. Written in third person, this uniquely unclassifiable autobiography is the Modern Library’s number-one nonfiction book of the twentieth century. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Benjamin Franklin
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Author : Monica Rausch
language : en
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Release Date : 2007-01-12
Benjamin Franklin written by Monica Rausch and has been published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-12 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Introduces the life and times of scientist, inventor, and statesman Benjamin Franklin and explains his place in American history.