Benjamin Franklin : in search of a better world
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New Haven : Yale University Press, c2005.
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Published
New Haven : Yale University Press, c2005.
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xix, 375 pages : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
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English
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9780300107999

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-339) and index.
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Examines the many facets of America's most extraordinary founding father. Politician, diplomat, scientist, printer, and civic improver, Franklin influenced every aspect of American life, from his own time to the present. This book, designed to accompany the traveling Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary exhibition celebrating Franklin's 300th birthday, includes essays by ten prominent scholars that offer an overview of Franklin's life and cover the full range of his interests and achievements, illustrated by more than 265 color images--portraits, manuscripts, drawings, maps, paintings, engravings, and a plethora of Franklin's possessions, from teacups to printing equipment.--From publisher description.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Talbott, P., Dunn, R. S., & Van Horne, J. C. (2005). Benjamin Franklin: in search of a better world . Yale University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Talbott, Page, Richard S. Dunn and John C. Van Horne. 2005. Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World. Yale University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Talbott, Page, Richard S. Dunn and John C. Van Horne. Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World Yale University Press, 2005.

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Talbott, Page., Richard S Dunn, and John C Van Horne. Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World Yale University Press, 2005.

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