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Benjamin Franklin: A Captivating Guide to an American Polymath and a Founding Father of the United States of America

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Explore the Captivating History of Benjamin Franklin Free History BONUS Inside! Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father of America and had an enormous impact on America as it is today. In addition to that, there are many little-known facts about the man that is Benjamin Franklin. Unlike many of the other Founding Fathers, he started out in humble circumstances. Franklin never finished college because his parents couldn’t afford it. He hated his first job, and when he did get another one, he left without notice. From a young age, Benjamin Franklin fought for the rights of America at home and abroad. Yet, he bore the burdens of leadership and never shirked nor faltered in his mission. His greatest asset was his charm and friendliness, but he had his detractors as well, and felt the emotional impact of that. In Benjamin A Captivating Guide to an American Polymath and a Founding Father of the United States of America, you will discover topics such as Young, Earnest, and FoolhardyNaiveté Collides with Reality“B. Franklin, Printer”Philosopher, Inventor, and Public ServantBenjamin England 1757-1762Benjamin Franklin in 1764-1769Benjamin Franklin in 1769-1775Home and on to FranceBenjamin Franklin’s Last YearsAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about Benjamin Franklin, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

112 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 12, 2019

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Profile Image for Bonnie Dale Keck.
4,677 reviews58 followers
January 16, 2019
kindle unlimited, Some of the most well-known Founding Fathers are George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and Benjamin Franklin. These men, and other Founding Fathers, played extremely important roles in securing American independence and nationhood. Benjamin Franklin, although never president, signed the Declaration of Independence, and served as an ambassador to France, in addition to serving in many other capacities and inventing various things. Captivating History has quite a few on various presidents, from founding fathers to more recent.

Explore the Captivating History of Benjamin Franklin Free History BONUS Inside!

Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father of America and had an enormous impact on America as it is today. In addition to that, there are many little-known facts about the man that is Benjamin Franklin. Unlike many of the other Founding Fathers, he started out in humble circumstances. Franklin never finished college because his parents couldn’t afford it. He hated his first job, and when he did get another one, he left without notice. From a young age, Benjamin Franklin fought for the rights of America at home and abroad. Yet, he bore the burdens of leadership and never shirked nor faltered in his mission. His greatest asset was his charm and friendliness, but he had his detractors as well, and felt the emotional impact of that.

In Benjamin Franklin: A Captivating Guide to an American Polymath and a Founding Father of the United States of America, you will discover topics such as
Young, Earnest, and Foolhardy Naiveté Collides with Reality “B. Franklin, Printer” Philosopher, Inventor, and Public Servant Benjamin Franklin: England 1757-1762 Benjamin Franklin in London: 1764-1769 Benjamin Franklin in London: 1769-1775 Home and on to France Benjamin Franklin’s Last Years And much, much more!
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4,729 reviews38 followers
September 5, 2019
The Captivating History series, like Hourly History, offers brief snapshots of famous people and events in time in an easy-to-read volume that can be digested in about an hour or two. (That is, if you're not constantly interrupted, like I am.) The series doesn't really offer anything new or scholarly, but is is a great way to do a quick refresher on the subject or to get acquainted with it for the first time.

So.... Ben. A Founding Father, the US's first Postmaster General, a leading figure of the Enlightenment in the colonies, present at both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitutional Convention, an inventor and a polymath, a ladies' man with an illegitimate child.

Ben. He certainly knew how to get around. This was very enjoyable for a quickie. (Somehow, I think Ben would approve....)
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41 reviews
January 28, 2020
Didn't know he was such an athlete! Loads of good stuff in this book
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July 22, 2022
Easy to Read, Good Facts

Easily read, with details about his life that I didn't know. Read for free on Kindle Unlimited. I enjoy the Captivating Guides and have read several.
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12 reviews
October 31, 2023
Loved how short and concise it was. Covered B. Franks story, important personality traits and some general information to the right depth so I didn't get bored.
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7 reviews
January 16, 2020
Benjamin Franklin. One of our founding fathers and greats in our history books. I didn't know I would find so many similarities in my life with his, even separated by 200 years of time. Every time I look at a $100 bill I will think it really is all about the Benjamin.
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