The Words and Wisdom of Ben Franklin - Paperback

by R. Scott Frothingham (Author)

Did Ben Franklin really want the turkey instead of the eagle to be the symbol of America? Why did he masquerade as a middle-aged widow? 'Did he speak out against slavery? Did he invent Daylight Savings Time as a joke? Get to know one the Founding Fathers of the United States a little better with "The Words & Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin", a fun and interesting compilation of Franklin's own words. If you are interested in finding out a little more about the person behind the great man, but don't want to make it a scholarly effort of digging through the archives, then you will find this an engaging and enlightening little book. From selected speeches to personal letters to essays to a selection of "quotable quotes", you'll get a deeper and more personal understanding of this fascinating figure and his place in history.