[The Papers of Benjamin Franklin: January 1, 1767 Through December 31, 1767 Volume 14] (By: Benjamin Franklin) [published: September, 1970]

The Papers of Benjamin Franklin #14

by Benjamin Franklin

This volume includes communications on such different topics as a gift of fossilized tusks and teeth of 'elephants' found in the Ohio Valley; an appeal to supervise the administration of electric shock to the young daughter of a duke suffering from lockjaw; and Franklin's first visit to France, where he was formally presented to Louis XV.

Hardcover

First published September 10, 1970

About the author

Benjamin Franklin was a writer, a philosopher, a scientist, a politician, a patriot, a Founding Father, an inventor, and publisher. He helped with the founding of the United States of America and changed the world with his discoveries about electricity. His writings such as Poor Richards' Almanac have provided wisdom for 17 years to the colonies.