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100 1 _aBruce, Wiliam Cabell,
_d1860-1946
245 1 0 _aBenjamin Franklin, Self-Revealed, Volume 1 (of 2) :
_bA Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin,_Self-Revealed
500 _aRelease date is 2011-08-15
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Josephine Paolucc and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"Benjamin Franklin, Self-Revealed, Volume 1 (of 2)" by William Cabell Bruce is a biographical and critical study written in the early 20th century. This work primarily draws from Franklin's own writings to explore his multifaceted character, life, and enduring contributions to society, illuminating themes such as moral standing, community service, and personal relationships. The opening of this volume sets the stage by presenting Benjamin Franklin as a remarkable figure whose life's accomplishments embody versatility and practicality. Bruce's introduction highlights Franklin's diverse talents—from his practical inventions to his pivotal role in American diplomacy and statesmanship. It emphasizes the dynamic interplay between Franklin's everyday endeavors, such as his contributions to science and literature, and his broader aspirations for social improvement and community welfare. In the first chapter that follows, the author discusses Franklin's moral system, illustrating how his pursuit of virtue was not merely a scholarly exercise but a practical framework he sought to apply in his daily life. This blend of personal reflection and societal engagement will draw readers interested in understanding the complexities of Franklin's character and the influences that shaped his legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFranklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36896
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