1813 EARLY Ben Franklin Essays AMERICANA Politics Slave
1813 EARLY Ben Franklin Essays AMERICANA Politics Slavery Indians Autobiography
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”
― Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin’s famous ‘Autobiography!’ This book is often considered Franklin’s best-known book and is an important part of Americana. Originally known as ‘Memoirs’ by Franklin himself, ‘Autobiography’ covers each aspect of Franklin’s life including his studies in French, various letters he wrote while in Paris, the progress of his philosophies and experiments on electricity.
According to the Grolier American 100, Franklin’s ‘Memoirs’ is,
“The most widely read of all American autobiographies, ‘Memoirs’ holds the essence of the American way of life.”
This 1813 edition published in Pittsburgh includes some of Franklin’s most important works including:
‘On the Art of Swimming’
‘Comparison of the conduct of the ancient Jews, and of the Antifederalists of the United States of America’
‘Criminal Laws and the Practice of Privateering’
‘Remarks concerning the Savages of North America’
‘Luxury, Idleness, and Industry’
Item number: #8777
Price: $299
FRANKLIN, Benjamin
The life of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: To which is added, his essays, humorous, moral and literary, chiefly in the manner of the Spectator.
Pittsburgh [Pa.]: Printed and sold by Cramer, Spear and Eichbaum, 1813.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
279, [9]
References: Sabin 25549; Grolier American 100, 21; Howes F 323
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16.5cm x 10cm)
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1813 EARLY Ben Franklin Essays AMERICANA Politics Slavery Indians Autobiography
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”
― Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin’s famous ‘Autobiography!’ This book is often considered Franklin’s best-known book and is an important part of Americana. Originally known as ‘Memoirs’ by Franklin himself, ‘Autobiography’ covers each aspect of Franklin’s life including his studies in French, various letters he wrote while in Paris, the progress of his philosophies and experiments on electricity.
According to the Grolier American 100, Franklin’s ‘Memoirs’ is,
“The most widely read of all American autobiographies, ‘Memoirs’ holds the essence of the American way of life.”
This 1813 edition published in Pittsburgh includes some of Franklin’s most important works including:
‘On the Art of Swimming’
‘Comparison of the conduct of the ancient Jews, and of the Antifederalists of the United States of America’
‘Criminal Laws and the Practice of Privateering’
‘Remarks concerning the Savages of North America’
‘Luxury, Idleness, and Industry’
Item number: #8777
Price: $299
FRANKLIN, Benjamin
The life of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: To which is added, his essays, humorous, moral and literary, chiefly in the manner of the Spectator.
Pittsburgh [Pa.]: Printed and sold by Cramer, Spear and Eichbaum, 1813.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
279, [9]
References: Sabin 25549; Grolier American 100, 21; Howes F 323
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16.5cm x 10cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
8777
Condition Report: Excellent.
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