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 79 筆
第 x 頁
... Franklin 301 The Science of Farts 308 A Fable About Misguided Loyalists 311 Seducing the French 313 To Polly on Her Mother and the Futility of War 315 A Critique of Excess Wealth 316 On Hereditary Honors and the Turkey 322 A Vision of ...
... Franklin 301 The Science of Farts 308 A Fable About Misguided Loyalists 311 Seducing the French 313 To Polly on Her Mother and the Futility of War 315 A Critique of Excess Wealth 316 On Hereditary Honors and the Turkey 322 A Vision of ...
第 xiii 頁
... Franklin editing Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Arrived in Paris April 1778 to work with Franklin as commissioner. BENJAMIN “BENNY”FRANKLIN BACHE (1769–1798). Son of Sally and Richard Bache, traveled to ...
... Franklin editing Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Arrived in Paris April 1778 to work with Franklin as commissioner. BENJAMIN “BENNY”FRANKLIN BACHE (1769–1798). Son of Sally and Richard Bache, traveled to ...
第 1 頁
... Franklin, America's original apostle of self improvement, devised a wonderful little method to teach himself how to be a powerful and persuasive writer. He would read the essays of Joseph Addison and Richard Steele in The Spectator, the ...
... Franklin, America's original apostle of self improvement, devised a wonderful little method to teach himself how to be a powerful and persuasive writer. He would read the essays of Joseph Addison and Richard Steele in The Spectator, the ...
第 4 頁
... Franklin's personality and into his influence on the American character. I also chose a few of them, I must admit, simply because I found them delightful, and I want to convey what a fun (although complex) person Franklin was. I have ...
... Franklin's personality and into his influence on the American character. I also chose a few of them, I must admit, simply because I found them delightful, and I want to convey what a fun (although complex) person Franklin was. I have ...
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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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