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The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin

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Nelson Runger

36 Hours 39 Minutes

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November 2008

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Historian H.W. Brands' acclaimed, comprehensive biography of Ben Franklin--the first in over 60 years--made the New York Times best-seller list, was a main selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club, and earned a Pulitzer Prize nomination. The New Yorker hails, 'Like its subject, this biography is both solid and enchanting.' Many consider Franklin the most fascinating American man who ever lived. A scientist, businessman, diplomat, author, inventor, philosopher and politician, he is America's original Renaissance man. His remarkable and varied accomplishments include the discovery of electricity and the modernization of the postal system. Brilliant and bawdy, a master statesman and a cultural icon, Franklin was so important and popular in his day that, according to the author, '... only Washington mattered as much.' Drawing from a wealth of sources, including previously unpublished letters to and from Franklin, Brands creates an unforgettable tribute to a man for the ages. Nelson Runger's narration highlights the incredible events and fascinating personality traits that made Franklin a legend.

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  • Janice S.

    If you like biographies, this is a good one. It covers Benjamin Franklinā€˜s life in detail. There are wonderful excerpts from his writing which give you a much better idea of who he was as a person. It held my interest throughout the entire book.

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