A Benjamin Franklin Reader

A Benjamin Franklin Reader - Paperback

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A Benjamin Franklin Reader
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A Benjamin Franklin Reader - Paperback

A Benjamin Franklin Reader - Paperback

by Walter Isaacson
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by Walter Isaacson (Author)

A selection of Benjamin Franklin's writings, with an introduction and commentary by renowned author Walter Isaacson.Selected and annotated by the author of the acclaimed Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, this collection of Franklin's writings shows why he was the bestselling author of his day and remains America's favorite founder and wit. Includes an introductory essay exploring Franklin's life and impact as a writer, and each piece is accompanied by a preface and notes that provide background, context, and analysis.

Author Biography

Walter Isaacson is the bestselling author of biographies of Elon Musk, Jennifer Doudna, Leonardo da Vinci, Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, and Albert Einstein. He is a professor of history at Tulane and was CEO of the Aspen Institute, chair of CNN, and editor of Time. He was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2023. Visit him at Isaacson.Tulane.edu.

Number of Pages: 576
Dimensions: 1.4 x 9.26 x 6.14 IN
Publication Date: June 02, 2005
ISBN9780743273985
Author Walter Isaacson
PublisherSimon & Schuster
GenreBiography and History
FormatPaperback
PublishedJune 2005
LanguageENG- English
Pages576
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Walter Isaacson, a professor of history at Tulane, has been CEO of the Aspen Institute, chair of CNN, and editor of Time. He is the author of Leonardo da Vinci; The Innovators; Steve Jobs; Einstein: His Life and Universe; Benjamin Franklin: An American Life; and Kissinger: A Biography, and the coauthor of The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made. Visit him at Isaacson.Tulane.edu.

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