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Attempts to unearth the historic Benjamin Franklin from the images that have accumulated since the publication of his "Autobiography" in 1794, presenting him as the most benevolent and philanthropic of the Founders, unconcerned with the accumulation of wealth, conflicted over his place in the world, and a latecomer to the idea of American freedom.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin and the influence he still has on modern Americans.

This is a biography of the well known American statesman, inventor, printer, and author of Poor Richard's Almanacks.

A biography of the noted statesman and inventor, featuring excepts from his letters, pamplets, essays, scientific papers, and autobiography.

Although he has lived and worked as a printer's apprentice with the Green family in Cambridge Massachusetts, for many years, James, a Nipmuck Indian, finds himself caught up in the events that lead to a horrible war.

Presents a graphic novel that describes the life of Benjamin Franklin, who was a printer, an inventor, and a statesman.

Examines the early life of Benjamin Franklin, discusses his many inventions and projects, and looks at his role in the American Revolution.

A biography of fifteenth-century goldsmith Johannes Gutenberg, who developed the first moveable-type printing press.

Presents a short children's biography on American statesman and inventor, Benjamin Franklin, and discusses his motivation for self-improvement, his inventions, and the role he played in America's independence from England.

Profiles a man whose childhood love of reading and desire to know about everything led to a multifaceted career as an inventor, scientist, printer, and statesman.