Books by "Benjamin Franklin French"
12 books found
History of the United States : from the earliest discovery of America to the end of 1902. 1
by Elisha Benjamin Andrews
1909
Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, with Selections from His Other Writings ... Ed. with Comments, Notes, Bibliography, and Topics for Study
by Benjamin Franklin, Hannah Amelia Noyes Davidson
1908
Haydn's Dictionary of Dates and Universal Information Relating to All Ages and Nations
by Joseph Haydn, Benjamin Vincent
1895
Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 - April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A renowned polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions. He facilitated many civic organizations, including Philadelphia's fire department and a university.