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The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Doubleday
Publication date October 1, 2000
Pages 759
Binding Hardcover
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780385493284
ISBN-10 0385493282
Dimensions 1.75 by 6.25 by 9.25 in.
Weight 2.45 lbs.
Availability§ Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Original list price $35.00
§As reported by publisher
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Summary
Drawing on previously unpublished letters, as well as the reminiscences and anecdotes of contemporaries, this thought-provoking biography captures the life and times of America's first Renaissance man, discussing Benjamin Franklin's diverse roles as a scientist, businessman, philosopher, writer, inventor, diplomat, politician, wit, and Founding Father. 35,000 first printing. (view table of contents)
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Hardcover
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from Doubleday (October 1, 2000)
9780385493284 | details & prices | 759 pages | 6.25 × 9.25 × 1.75 in. | 2.45 lbs | List price $35.00
About: A biography of America's first Renaissance man discusses Benjamin Franklin's diverse roles as a scientist, businessman, philosopher, writer, inventor, diplomat, politician, wit, and Founding Father.
Paperback
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Reprint edition from Anchor Books (March 1, 2002)
9780385495400 | details & prices | 765 pages | 5.10 × 8.00 × 1.50 in. | 1.20 lbs | List price $18.00
About: A biography of America's first Renaissance man discusses Benjamin Franklin's diverse roles as a scientist, businessman, philosopher, writer, inventor, diplomat, politician, wit, and Founding Father.
Miscellaneous
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from Anchor Books (May 26, 2010)
9780307754943 | details & prices | 784 pages | List price $17.00

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