Presents a biography of Benjamin Franklin focusing on his pursuits in the natural sciences, as well as his fame in Paris, where Ben Franklin dolls, ashtrays, and wallpaper were sold.
Sheds new light on the Benjamin Franklin, who considered science his true calling in life, not nation building, in this perceptive, fair-minded portrait.
"Kathleen Krull sheds new light on the Benjamin Franklin--who considered science his true calling in life, not nation building--in this portrait"--Provided by publisher.
