“Pride is as loud a beggar as want, and a great deal more saucy”
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
The Works of Benjamin Franklin is a compilation of the renowned inventor, diplomat, and writer's political and historical essays. It encompasses a variety of tracts that were not included in earlier editions of his works. The volume also features a substantial collection of Franklin's official and personal correspondence, which has not been published before. Accompanying these writings is a detailed biography of Franklin, providing insight into his life and contributions. 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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