Benjamin Franklin: American Pioneers and Patriots (Timeless Classic Books)

by John Abbott

Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 to April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was a leading author and printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, satirist, 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. He invented the lightning rod, bifocals,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1456497502
• ISBN13: 9781456497507
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"