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Writings [Hardcover]

Benjamin Franklin (Author)

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Hardcover: 1 pages
Publisher: LIBRARY OF AMERICA (Aug 1 1987)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0940450291
ISBN-13: 978-0940450295
Product Dimensions: 20.5 x 13.4 x 4.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 962 g

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YA A collection of well-known Franklin writings as well as 57 newly attributed pieces, all arranged by period and place. High-school students of American history and literature will appreciate this comprehensive collection.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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The Library of America has produced a witty contribution to the celebration of its own fifth anniversary and the anniversary of the United States Constitution. Included are authoritative versions of Franklin's best-known writings (e.g., The Autobiography ), as well as 57 new attributions. Also included are all prefaces and maxims from the full run of Poor Richard's Almanack , plus a generous and prudent selection of other writings, both personal and public. The material is arranged by the eras of Franklin's long life. Lemay's erudite notes, an excellent index, and the volume's acid-free paper all attest to admirable publishing standards. For most libraries. Sally Linden, Wellesley Coll. Lib., Mass .
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Too Long Overlooked, Aug 30 2003

Patrick Gibbons (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Writings (Hardcover)

This collection of Franklin's writing display his quick mind, mathematical gifts, great sense of humor, detachment in crisis, and the razor-sharp diplomatic mind which did more than supposed for the American cause (more so than than Adams and others thought). An American genius and a true seer of note. A book to be enjoyed again and again.

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4.0 out of 5 stars small book for the price, Jun 10 2003

Sherri D. Brasel (Brigham City, Utah USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Benjamin Franklin Wit and Wisdom (Amerciana Pocket Gift Editions) (Hardcover)

The contents are wonderful. Some are funny and yet they are true! All can be applied in today's world! Yet, the cost is bigger than the book itself! It is a small 'coffee table' book that should be at a cheaper price.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Anecdotes for the mindful reader!, May 22 2001

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This review is from: Benjamin Franklin Wit and Wisdom (Amerciana Pocket Gift Editions) (Hardcover)

Franklin was and is one of the smartest persons ever to have lived/been born in this country; and this book in question, i.e., Benjamin Franklin Wit and Wisdom by Benjamin Franklin, Corbis-Bettmann (Photographer) will not by any stretch of the imgination disapoint you. Some of the lines, one will find in Poor Richards Almanack. However, for the most part it, i.e., Benjamin Franklin Wit and Wisdom by Benjamin Franklin, Corbis-Bettmann (Photographer) is a wonderfull book filled with allegories and anecdotes; and I would verily say that it should be a must read/own for the want to be scholar/man of letters or learned man.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Modern Compilation of Franklin's Writings
The Library of America should be commended for preserving the works of Benjamin Franklin. This is the finest compilation of Franklin's writings still in print. Read more

Published on Mar 31 2001 by T. B. Vick

4.0 out of 5 stars Wit and Wisdom
The wisest man in American history doesn't dissapoint in this book, full of clever and prophetic lines you may have heard before, and many more you probably haven't.

Published on Jun 10 2000