""Ben Franklin: An Affectionate Portrait"" is a biography written by Nelson Beecher Keyes about the life of one of America's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. The book provides a detailed account of Franklin's life, from his early years as a printer's apprentice to his later years as a statesman and inventor. Keyes presents a warm and personal portrayal of Franklin, highlighting his many accomplishments, including his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence and his experiments with electricity. The book also ...
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""Ben Franklin: An Affectionate Portrait"" is a biography written by Nelson Beecher Keyes about the life of one of America's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. The book provides a detailed account of Franklin's life, from his early years as a printer's apprentice to his later years as a statesman and inventor. Keyes presents a warm and personal portrayal of Franklin, highlighting his many accomplishments, including his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence and his experiments with electricity. The book also delves into Franklin's personal life, including his relationships with his wife and children, as well as his friendships with other notable figures of his time. Throughout the book, Keyes emphasizes Franklin's enduring legacy and his impact on American history. Overall, ""Ben Franklin: An Affectionate Portrait"" is a compelling and informative biography that offers readers a deeper understanding of one of America's most influential founding fathers.This is a new release of the original 1956 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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