A busy life -- Franklin in legend and myth -- The unknown Franklin -- Changing his mind -- Franklin's lasting legacy -- Timeline -- Glossary -- Further reading -- Internet sites -- Source notes -- Select bibliography -- Index.
Summary:
"Benjamin Franklin led a productive life, but is it possible his accomplishments include everything attributed to him? The answer is yes, for the most part. He never did suggest the wild turkey should be the national symbol of the United States. He did, however, lend his wisdom to the founding of the country, and he was the only person to sign four of the documents most critical to the creation and character of the nation."--Provided by publisher.
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