""Benjamin Franklin"" by E. Lawrence Dudley is a biography of one of America's most famous founding fathers. The book explores Franklin's life from his humble beginnings as the son of a candle maker to his rise as a successful businessman, inventor, and politician. Dudley delves into Franklin's many achievements, including his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence, his experiments with electricity, and his establishment of the first public library in America. The book also examines Franklin's personal life, including his relationships with his wife and children, as well as his views on religion and morality. Through extensive research and analysis, Dudley paints a comprehensive portrait of this complex and influential figure in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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