An insightful biography of one of America's great Founding Fathers. Franklin was a "have-not" who made and sacrificed a fortune to help launch the first free people in modern times. Who doesn't love Benjamin Franklin, with his humorous and forthright opinions? The number of his inventions (eye glasses, rocking chair, lightening rod, Franklin stove, free public libraries, etc.) is staggering! This volume also includes hundreds of his statements, arranged alphabetically by topic. Paperback, 504 pages with black and white illustrations. Good American history reading for high school through adult.
