“I have heard that nothing gives an Author so great Pleasure, as to find his works respectfully quoted by other learned authors.”
Quote by Benjamin Franklin
Work
The Works of Benjamin Franklin: Containing Several Political and Historical Tracts Not Included in Any Former Edition, and Many Letters, Official and Private Not Hitherto Published; with Notes and a Life of the Author
This volume compiles a wide array of Benjamin Franklin's political and historical works, featuring numerous letters that were not included in earlier editions. It also includes a biography of Franklin, offering insights into his life and contributions. The collection is enhanced with annotations that provide context and analysis. more
Author
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was a prominent figure in American history, serving as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a statesman, scientist, inventor, and writer, born on January 17, 1706, and died on April 17, 1790. Franklin is renowned for his contributions to electricity, his support for the American colonial independence movement, and his successful diplomatic efforts in France. more
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