• Quotes Notes • Ben Franklin Edition • A Little Book of Quotes with a Place for Notes A Place for Notes with great inspirational quotes from one of the most accomplished Americans of his time. Great Quotes for Personal Growth. • • • Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790); was one of America's most influential Founding Fathers of the United States. A renowned polymath; a leading author; printer; political theorist; politician; Freemason; postmaster; scientist; inventor; civic activist; statesman; and diplomat. He earned the title of "The First American" for his early campaigning for colonial unity. For some Franklin was one of the most accomplished American of his time; and the most influential in creating the type of society America would become over the years because he was foundational in defining the American ethos as a blend of the practical values of thrift; hard work; education; community spirit; self-governing institutions. He opposed authoritarianism in both politics and religion. He was a significant figure for his discoveries about electricity and creating the lightning rod; bifocals; swim fins; the Franklin stove; and many other useful inventions. Franklin became a successful newspaper editor and printer in Philadelphia. He helped published the Pennsylvania Chronicle; a newspaper known for its criticisms of British policies. He also published The Poor Richards Almanac and with help The Pennsylvania Gazette. He was elected; the first president of the American Philosophical Society and for many years was the British postmaster for the colonies. At one time served as governor of Pennsylvania. Toward the end of his life; he freed his slaves and became one of the most prominent abolitionists. Because of his colorful life; legacy; and status as one of America's most influential Founding Fathers; we have seen Franklin honored on coinage; the $100 bill; various building; schools and in numerous other ways.
#3864917 in Books 2016-10-24Original language:English 8.00 x .24 x 5.25l; #File Name: 151902995094 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Joao MDifferent!Poetic!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Engaging; imaginative readBy Kindle CustomerThe quotes from Virgil; Homer etc. used as introductions to the chapters and scattered through the text give a feeling of connectedness to the ancient stories. Some of the paragraphs are short; direct and evocative of some of the ancient story telling styles. The author accomplishes his stated goal of weaving an engaging story based on ancient stories and histories. Fuel for your imagination.
