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The Printer Boy. - Or How Benjamin Franklin Made His Mark. An Example for Youth. by William M. (William Makepeace) Thayer, 2010-07-06
Benjamin Franklin's adventures with electricity (Science stories) by Beverley Birch, 2001
Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin by Gene Barretta, 2008-12-23
Benjamin Franklin by Professor Edmund S. Morgan, 2002-10
The Many Lives of Benjamin Franklin by Aliki, 1988-05-15
Benjamin Franklin: Young Printer (Childhood of Famous Americans) by Augusta Stevenson, 1986-10-31
Fart Proudly: Writings of Benjamin Franklin You Never Read in School by Benjamin Franklin, 2003-05
The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 28: Volume 28: November 1, 1778, through February 28, 1779 (The Papers of Benjamin Franklin Series) by Benjamin Franklin, 1990-12-26
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading) by Benjamin Franklin, 2005-04-14
Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World
Benjamin Franklin: Electrified the World With New Ideas (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists) by Mike Venezia, 2010-03
A Benjamin Franklin Reader by Walter Isaacson, 2005-05-31
Benjamin Franklin Unmasked: On the Unity of His Moral, Religious, and Political Thought (American Political Thought) by Jerry Weinberger, 2008-03-06
Benjamin Franklin and the Politics of Improvement (The Lewis Walpole Series in Eighteenth-C) by Dr. Alan Houston, 2008-11-18

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Franklin Benjamin Sanborn
franklin benjamin Sanborn was a journalist, social reformer, social scientist, and memorialist of American Transcendentalism. He was an ardent abolitionist
http://www.alcott.net/alcott/home/champions/Sanborn.html

Extractions: Franklin Benjamin Sanborn was a journalist, social reformer, social scientist, and memorialist of American Transcendentalism . He was an ardent abolitionist and a friend and agent of John Brown, although he disapproved of Brown's raid at Harpers Ferry. Sanborn was a correspondent of the Springfield Republican , editor of the Boston Commonwealth from 1863 to 1867, and a founder of the American Social Science Association and the editor of its journal from 1867 to 1897. He lived in Concord, Massachusetts , writing valuable collections and biographies of Amos Bronson Alcott Ralph Waldo Emerson W. Ellery Channing Nathaniel Hawthorne ... Henry David Thoreau , and others. His Boston Commonwealth was instrumental in publishing some of Alcott's prose, poetry, and transcripts of conversations. Sanborn's editions and histories, despite being marred by editorial inaccuracies and shabby scholarship, served well to keep Transcendental ideas alive and to translate the movement's idealism into meaningful social action.
Benjamin Franklin - Enpsychlopedia
US State Department Benjamin Franklin First American Diplomat It uses material from the Wikipedia article Benjamin Franklin .
http://psychcentral.com/psypsych/Benjamin_Franklin

Extractions: Benjamin_Franklin_by_Jean-Baptiste_Gruez_1777.jpg Benjamin Franklin by Jean-Baptiste Greuze Dr. Benjamin Franklin January 17 April 17 ) was an American printer journalist publisher ... diplomat , and inventor . One of the leaders of the American Revolution , he was well known also for his many quotations and his experiments with electricity . Franklin was a member of the Freemasons , corresponded with members of the Lunar Society and was also elected a Fellow of the Royal Society . In , Franklin became the first United States Postmaster General Franklin's inventions include the Franklin stove , the medical catheter , the lightning rod swimfins , improvements to the glass harmonica , and possibly bifocals Contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Biography
Benjamin Franklin - Definition Of Benjamin Franklin In Encyclopedia
Portrait of Benjamin FranklinDr. Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706April 17, 1790) was an American journalist, publisher, author, philanthropist,
http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/Benjamin_Franklin

Extractions: Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Dr. Benjamin Franklin January 17 April 17 ) was an American journalist publisher author philanthropist ... diplomat , and inventor . One of the leaders of the American Revolution , he was well known also for his many quotations and his experiments with electricity . Franklin was a member of the Freemasons , corresponded with members of the Lunar Society and was also elected a Fellow of the Royal Society . In , Franklin became the first U.S. Postmaster General Contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Biography 6 External links, resources and references Franklin's father, Josiah Franklin, was born in Ecton Northamptonshire England on December 23 . Josiah's parents were Thomas Franklin, a blacksmith and farmer, and his wife Jane White. Nearly ten years later, on August 15 , Abiah Folger, Benjamin Franklin's mother, was born in Nantucket Massachusetts , to Peter Folger, a miller and schoolteacher and his wife Mary Morrils Folger.
Learning To Give - Quotes By Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin Quotes. Franklin, Benjamin Printer, Author, Scientist, Diplomat and Promoter of Collective Voluntary Action (17061790) -More quotes
http://www.learningtogive.org/search/quotes/Display_Quotes.asp?author_id=230&sea
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17, 1706. Benjamin Franklin was the only individual to sign these four key American
http://web.utk.edu/~gmckinn1/BenFranklin

Extractions: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Early Life Printer/Publisher Civic/Government Leader Scientist/Inventor ... Key Documents Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17, 1706. He was the youngest son and the 15th of 17 children born to Josiah and Abiah Franklin. Josiah Franklin was a Puritan candle and soap maker. Franklin learned to read at an early age and received two years of formal education. Franklins parents were unable to continue to provide the financial support needed for his education. Therefore, Franklin left school at the age of ten to work for his father. Leaving school did not end Franklins education. Franklin continued to read and study. Franklin did not let the lack of a formal education keep him from learning. After working in the candle and soap shop for two years, Franklin expressed a dislike for the work. Franklin was 12 years old and Josiah Franklin suggested an apprenticeship in printing. James, Franklins older brother, was a Boston printer who started The New England Courant . This was the beginning of Franklins lifelong career in printing and publishing. Under James apprenticeship, Franklin became a skilled printer. Franklin continued a self-education program by reading every article submitted to
Alibris: Franklin Benjamin
Used, new outof-print books with subject franklin benjamin. Offering over 50 million titles from thousands of booksellers worldwide.
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Benjamin Franklin: A Documentary History -- J.A. Leo Lemay
Offers an indepth look at the many phases of franklin s life.
http://www.english.udel.edu/lemay/franklin/
The World Of Benjamin Franklin
Timeline, family tree and sections on his career as scientist, inventor, statesman, printer, philosopher, musician and economist.
http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/rotten.html

Extractions: Glimpses of The Man (1297k) America has never forgotten Benjamin Franklin because he did both. He lived these words of wisdom by writing as much as he possibly could and by doing even more. He became famous for being a scientist , an inventor , a statesman , a printer , a philosopher , a musician , and an economist . Today, we honor Ben Franklin as one of our Founding Fathers and as one of America's greatest citizens. Although he was born in Boston, the city of Philadelphia is remembered as the home of Ben Franklin. In Philadelphia, you can find both Ben's gravesite and the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial . You'll also find The Franklin Institute Science Museum This quick glimpse at the long life of a complex man is meant to help you learn about Ben Franklin and also to let you see how Ben's ideas are still alive in our world today. To learn all that you can about the Franklin family, try taking a look at the family tree . To learn even more about Ben Franklin and his world, try taking a look at some recommended
Benjamin Franklin As A Scientist
Focuses on franklin s contributions to the world of science. Includes related experiment.
http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/scientst/scientst.html

Extractions: In the 1700s, a scientist was someone who thought about the way things work and tried to figure out ways to make things work better. Today, that definition is still true. Every time Ben Franklin saw a question and tried to answer it, he was a scientist. Every time you ask a question and try to get an answer, you too are a scientist. Ben is most famous for his questions about electricity , but he also experimented with many other ideas in nature. In 1743, Ben observed that northeast storms begin in the southwest. He thought it was odd that storms travel in an opposite direction to their winds. He predicted that a storm's course could be plotted. Ben rode a horse through a storm and chased a whirlwind three-quarters of a mile in order to learn more about storms. So, in a way, Ben was a weatherman too! He even printed weather forecasts in his almanack. Today's meteorologists don't chase storms on horseback, but they do continue to plot the course of storms. Since Ben spent so much time sailing to Europe across the Atlantic Ocean, he became very interested in both ocean currents and shipbuilding. Ben was actually one of the first people to chart the Gulf Stream. He measured its temperature on each of his eight voyages and was able to chart the Stream in detail. In November of 1783, Ben happened to be in Paris, France working on a peace treaty to end the American war against England. From his hotel window, he was able to watch the world's first known
SPECTRUM Biographies - Benjamin Franklin
Detailed account of franklin s life written for student audiences.
http://www.incwell.com/Biographies/Franklin.html

Extractions: Benjamin Franklin, born January 17, 1706, was the 10th son, and 15th child, of 17 children in the Josiah Franklin family. Josiah was a soap and candlemaker, who lived in Boston, Massachusetts with his second wife, Abiah Folger. Although Franklin learned to read at an early age, he only attended grammar school for two years. By the time he was 10 years old, Franklin was working for his father. However, he did not enjoy the candlemaking profession, and two years later, Franklin was apprenticed to his brother James, a printer. For five years, Franklin sought to master the printers' trade. During this time, he also strove to improve his education. Franklin read numerous classics and perfected his writing style. One night, Franklin slipped a letter, signed "Silence Dogood," under the door of his brother's newspaper, the New England Courant. That letter and the next 13 written by Franklin were published anonymously. The essays were widely read and acclaimed for their satire. After a quarrel with his brother in 1723, Franklin left Boston for Philadelphia, where he again worked in the printing industry. He established a friendship with the Pennsylvania governor, Sir William Keith, and at Keith's suggestion, Franklin decided to go into business for himself. Keith offered to arrange letters of credit and introduction for Franklin's trip to London to purchase equipment. Unfortunately, Keith proved unreliable, and Franklin arrived in London with no means. However, he quickly found employment in two of London's largest printing houses, and after two years, earned enough money to return to America.
Archiving Early America
The story of the American hero's life in his own words.
http://earlyamerica.com/lives/franklin/index.html

Extractions: Java-capable browser is required to see the message. Search this site: Search Freedom Documents Notable Women Maps ... Portraits A year after Benjamin Franklin's death his autobiography entitled "Memoires De La Vie Privee...," was published in Paris in March of 1791. The first English translation, "The Private Life of the Late Benjamin Franklin, LL.D....Originally Written By Himself, And Now Translated From The French," was published in London in 1793. (Please see the title page at the left) Considered to be the greatest autobiography produced in Colonial America, Franklin's Autobiography is published here in 14 chapters.
Benjamin Franklin: A Documentary History
I began compiling benjamin franklin A Documentary History as a source for It refers to The Papers of benjamin franklin far more frequently than to any
http://www.english.udel.edu/lemay/franklin/introtext.html

Extractions: rev. 8/1/97) I began compiling Benjamin Franklin: A Documentary History as a source for a biography of Franklin. I gradually came to think that it had scholarly value of its own, though I still intend it to be the basic documentation for the biography. Since the Documentary History (DH) is arranged chronologically, the dates in the biography can be readily checked in the DH, where bibliographical references are given. The DH calendars but does not print Franklin's writings. It refers to The Papers of Benjamin Franklin far more frequently than to any other source, citing the Papers for the innumerable scholarly contributions made by that great edition. Since The Papers of Benjamin Franklin is also arranged chronologically, the date itself in the DH can serve as a reference to the Papers . For the user's convenience, however, the materials in the Papers are cited by volume and page in the DH. For example, the chronology begins with the birth of Josiah Franklin (BF's father) and cites the prefatory roman numeral pages 50-51 of volume one and the genealogial chart on roman numeral page 69. In those instances when a writing by Franklin is not in the Papers , the DH cites The Canon of Benjamin Franklin: New Attributions and Reconsiderations Canon )and, if printed therein
The Energy Planet :: Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) :: English
benjamin franklin is known by many as a founding father of America, a philosopher, a scientist and a writer. Throughout his glorious lifetime, franklin made
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Extractions: Credits Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin is known by many as a founding father of America, a philosopher, a scientist and a writer. Throughout his glorious lifetime, Franklin made many contributions to humanity, but his most famous is still that of lightening and its connection to electricity. The story of Benjamin flying a kite in a thunderstorm has been told many times all over the world, but there was more to this man than a kite and a key. Benjamin Franklin's Life Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 to his father, Josiah Franklin and his mother, Abiah Folger. Franklin was the 10th son in a very large family of 15. Between the ages of 8 and 10, Benjamin, like many other children was taken out of school to be taught in his familys business. Benjamins brother, James apprenticed him in the printing press. During his apprenticeship, though, Franklin decided to expand his education to other topics rather than simply printing. During this time, Benjamin read many books including Pilgrims Progress, Parallel Lives, Essay on Projects, Essays to do Good, and Spectator. Franklin and his brother also published a newspaper. By day, Benjamin delivered the paper, and by night, he wrote articles for the same paper. Due to disagreements with James, Benjamin decided to move to Philadelphia. The move took place in October of 1723. While in Philadelphia, Franklin became friends with the provincial governor of Pennsylvania, Sir William Keith. Keith persuaded Benjamin to go to London to finish his training as a printer so he could support himself. Taking the governors advice, Franklin left for London.
The Life And Times Of Benjamin Franklin
Hypertexted timeline.
http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/timeline/timeline.html

Extractions: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin Born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17 1718 Begins an apprenticeship in his brother James ' printing shop in Boston 1723 Age 17, leaves his family , running away to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1724 Moves to London, continuing his training as a printer 1726 Returns to Philadelphia 1728 Opens his own Printing Office in Philadelphia 1729 Becomes sole owner and publisher of the Pennsylvania Gazette 1730 Marries Deborah Read Rogers 1731 Birth of Ben's son William ; Founds the first Circulating Library 1732 Birth of Ben's son Francis 1732- Annually, publishes Poor Richard: An Almanack 1758 1736 Death of Ben's young son Francis; Founds the Union Fire Company in Philadelphia 1737 Appointed Postmaster of Philadelphia 1742 Proposes the idea for the University of Pennsylvania 1743 Birth of Ben's daughter Sarah , also known as "Sally" 1745 Death of Ben's father, Josiah Franklin 1747 First writings of electrical experimentation; organizes the first Militia 1748 Sells printing office, retiring from business 1751 His book
Inventor Of The Week: Archive
Brief biographical sketch emphasizes franklin s role as the first major American inventor.
http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/franklin.html

Extractions: This Week Inventor Archive Inventor Search Inventor of the Week Archive Browse for a different Invention or Inventor BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790) The Franklin Stove Benjamin Franklin was probably the most significant "founding father" of the United States of America who never served as its President. But he was much more than a statesman: he was a man of letters, a publisher, a philosopher, a scientist, and the first major American inventor. Franklin was born in Boston in 1706. At age 12, he was apprenticed to his older brother James, a printer; but Franklin resented being ordered about, and so five years later he virtually ran away from home. He moved to Philadelphia, then London, then back to Philadelphia, where he established his own printing office (1728). Like his contemporary inventor Benjamin Banneker, Franklin used his polymathic knowledge to publish an almanac ("Poor Richard: An Almanack" - 1732-58). In 1748, Franklin retired from printing, in order to devote himself fully to various aspects of biology and physics that had captivated him for some time. His most famous experiment, of course, was flying a kite with a key attached to its string, proving that lightning carries an electrical charge (1752). Franklin had by then already invented the lightning rod, which he primarily intended for use atop ships, not houses.
Ben's Guide: Benjamin Franklin
Tells about franklin's contributions as a printer, librarian, inventor, and statesman. Also includes a timeline of his life.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/benfranklin/index.html

Extractions: Benjamin Franklin Hello kids! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Benjamin Franklin. I will be your guide throughout this site. You probably know me best as a Founding Father and from my "shocking" kite experiment. I have been chosen to represent GPO Access since I was involved in setting up the first public library in America and my work during the early days of government printing has led some people to give me the honorary title of "first public printer" of the United States. Click on one of the areas below to learn more about my life: Printer Librarian Inventor Statesman Or view a timeline of my life. A service of the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office Last updated: December 17, 2002
Logan's Place... Come On In!
Pictures, links, biography, timeline and information on his inventions.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Atlantis/4205/

Extractions: No ... I am not Ben Franklin ... I have nothing to do with Ben Franklin ... I don't even know who Ben Franklin is! Mommy says there is some kind of "glitch" in the Yahoo system. She has tried to bring it to Yahoo's attention, but they were no help in sorting out the matter. But that's ok for me - I get lots of entries in my guestbook from all over the world and that's pretty cool! While you are here visiting my page accidentally, stop by and sign my guestbook. It's so much fun to see who has been at my home page! Look around for awhile and see what life is like for the average 6 year old boy these days .... I spend most of my time playing outside with my brother, Charles and all the neighborhood boys (this place is full of them!) Jonathon, Lucas, Cameron and Connor are my closest buds. I love to make up new tricks on my skateboard and my all time favorite thing to do is play with my Yu-Gi-Oh cards. I am doing great in first grade (I'm a pretty smart kid!) and as my teacher says, I keep her laughing all the time. I am still working on raising my hand though - hey ... I always have an opinion and I want to let everyone know what I am thinking!
Benjamin Franklin - Institute Of Technology
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Extractions: This innovative technical institute owes its existence to the vision of Benjamin Franklin. In his will, Mr. Franklin bequeathed a gift to the "inhabitants of the Town of Boston" to help educate technical apprentices. In 1906, the managers of the Franklin Fund decided that a technical institute would best accomplish Franklin's original purpose. Aided by an additional gift from industrialist Andrew Carnegie and land donated by the City of Boston, BFIT opened its doors to students in 1908. Since then, BFIT has seen over 85,000 students benefit from its unique approach to technical education.
Quick Biography Of Benjamin Franklin
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Extractions: Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. He was the tenth son of soap maker, Josiah Franklin. Benjamin's mother was Abiah Folger, the second wife of Josiah. In all, Josiah would father 17 children. Josiah intended for Benjamin to enter into the clergy. However, Josiah could only afford to send his son to school for one year and clergymen needed years of schooling. But, as young Benjamin loved to read he had him apprenticed to his brother James, who was a printer. After helping James compose pamphlets and set type which was grueling work, 12-year-old Benjamin would sell their products in the streets. When Benjamin was 15 his brother started The New England Courant the first "newspaper" in Boston. Though there were two papers in the city before James's Courant , they only reprinted news from abroad. James's paper carried articles, opinion pieces written by James's friends, advertisements, and news of ship schedules. Benjamin wanted to write for the paper too, but he knew that James would never let him. After all, Benjamin was just a lowly apprentice. So Ben began writing letters at night and signing them with the name of a fictional widow, Silence Dogood. Dogood was filled with advice and very critical of the world around her, particularly concerning the issue of how women were treated. Ben would sneak the letters under the print shop door at night so no one knew who was writing the pieces. They were a smash hit, and everyone wanted to know who was the real "Silence Dogood."
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Descriptive history and current conditions.
http://www.phillyroads.com/crossings/benjamin-franklin/

Extractions: EARLY PLANS FOR A DELAWARE RIVER CROSSING: Like New York City, Philadelphia waited more than a century for a fixed crossing to New Jersey. The first plan for a Delaware River bridge between Philadelphia and Camden was developed in 1818, when the proposed "Farrand and Sharp's Bridge" called for a low-level, multi-span structure with several openings to permit passage by tall ships. This early plan was followed in the 1840's by two separate plans for suspension bridges. However, none of the nineteenth-century proposals attracted serious interest. The desire for a bridge over the Delaware River was long held not only by Philadelphians, but also by New Jersey farmers who wished to transport their produce to Pennsylvania markets. Between 1908 and 1911, the state of New Jersey passed laws stipulating that three or more counties could join to initiate a bridge study if all three counties were contiguous, and at least one bordered the river to be crossed. Influenced by the agricultural interests, Gloucester, Camden and Burlington counties eventually came up with the funds to study the proposed Delaware River Bridge. In 1918, the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey established commissions for a Delaware River span, and hired the firm of Waddell and Son to make a consulting-engineering study. The report recommended that a suspension span be constructed from Vine Street and Race Street in Philadelphia, to Linden Street in Camden. It also recommended helical incline approaches because of the high cost of land.

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