Ben Franklin
Inventing America
by Thomas Fleming
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Pub Date Oct 15 2016 | Archive Date Nov 15 2017
Quarto Publishing Group – Voyageur Press | Young Voyageur
Description
A classic biography of Benjamin Franklin for young readers in a new, illustrated edition.
Benjamin Franklin was a true American original -- an accomplished scientist, athlete, inventor, writer, statesman, diplomat, printer, and philosopher. This classic biography by eminent historian and Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Fleming paints a lively portrait of Franklin, a self-made man blessed with talent and immense curiosity about the world around him. With charm, humor, and a keen understanding of human nature, Franklin guided the American colonies to independence and nationhood. His remarkable career will inspire readers of all ages.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780760352281 |
| PRICE | $12.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 208 |
Featured Reviews
Wayne M, Reviewer
'Ben Franklin: Inventing America' by Thomas Fleming is a biography for young readers now with illustrations.
The book tells the story of Benjamin Franklin's life. Every chapter features a role he had in his life. Chapters are titled The Apprentice, Father, The Joker, and Extraordinary Diplomat among others. He was a very interesting man and his contributions to the birth of America are on full display, as are the conflicts he had with his son who sided with the British. At the end of the book, there is a cast of characters as well as a timeline.
Growing up, I loved to read history books like this. The Revolutionary War was my favorite subject. I would have loved to have run across this book then. It was originally published in 1973, but the writing feels as fresh as if it were just written.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Young Voyageur, Quarto Publishing Group, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
J. Aislynn d, Reviewer
Fleming’s Ben Franklin: Inventing America details the life and times of a man most influential to the shaping of America. Franklin was a man of many talents, boundless energy, and curiosity worthy of a cat. Better known as an inventor and politician, he was also an eloquent philosopher, and an athlete. This last I had no idea about! Through a brilliant combination of easy to read prose, and photographs/illustrations, younger readers can learn all about this multi-talented man. There's much here about Franklin's personal life too. The fraction and fracture between he and his son was something I'd forgotten. And I had no idea the man had such a playful personality!
If you have any children with a love of history, this is the perfect gift!
***Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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