A Benjamin Franklin ReaderSimon and Schuster, 2005年6月15日 - 576 頁 A selection of Benjamin Franklin’s writings, with an introduction and commentary by renowned author Walter Isaacson. Selected and annotated by the author of the acclaimed Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, this collection of Franklin’s writings shows why he was the bestselling author of his day and remains America’s favorite founder and wit. Includes an introductory essay exploring Franklin’s life and impact as a writer, and each piece is accompanied by a preface and notes that provide background, context, and analysis. |
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第 1 到 5 筆結果,共 85 筆
第 xii 頁
... England. French and Indian War ends. Paxton Boys crisis. Defeated in bitter Assembly election. Returns to London as agent. Stamp Act passes. Testifies in Parliament against Stamp Act, which is repealed. Townshend duties imposed. Travels ...
... England. French and Indian War ends. Paxton Boys crisis. Defeated in bitter Assembly election. Returns to London as agent. Stamp Act passes. Testifies in Parliament against Stamp Act, which is repealed. Townshend duties imposed. Travels ...
第 xiii 頁
... Franklin in 1730. Two children: Francis “Franky” who died at age 4 and Sarah “Sally.” JAMES FRANKLIN (1697–1735). Franklin's brother and early master, he started the New-England Courant in 1721 and was a pioneer Key Characters.
... Franklin in 1730. Two children: Francis “Franky” who died at age 4 and Sarah “Sally.” JAMES FRANKLIN (1697–1735). Franklin's brother and early master, he started the New-England Courant in 1721 and was a pioneer Key Characters.
第 xiv 頁
... England, he was the youngest son of a large family and migrated to America in 1683, where he became a candlemaker. Had seven children by his first wife Anne Child and ten (including Benjamin) by his second wife Abiah Folger Franklin ...
... England, he was the youngest son of a large family and migrated to America in 1683, where he became a candlemaker. Had seven children by his first wife Anne Child and ten (including Benjamin) by his second wife Abiah Folger Franklin ...
第 9 頁
... England Courant, was the first feisty and independent publication in the colonies and taught young Benjamin how to be cheeky about establishment authority. Franklin knew that his brother would never knowingly print his pieces. So one ...
... England Courant, was the first feisty and independent publication in the colonies and taught young Benjamin how to be cheeky about establishment authority. Franklin knew that his brother would never knowingly print his pieces. So one ...
第 10 頁
... England. My entrance into this troublesome world was attended with the death of my father, a misfortune, which though I was not then capable of knowing, I shall never be able to forget; for as he, poor man, stood upon the deck rejoicing ...
... England. My entrance into this troublesome world was attended with the death of my father, a misfortune, which though I was not then capable of knowing, I shall never be able to forget; for as he, poor man, stood upon the deck rejoicing ...
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The Philadelphia Printer | 43 |
Poor Richard and Friends | 91 |
The Public Citizen | 131 |
Lobbyist in London | 185 |
American Rebel | 257 |
Ambassador in Paris | 267 |
Constitutional Sage | 355 |
The Autobiography | 395 |
About the Author | 553 |
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