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Becoming Ben Franklin: How a Candle-Maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty
Becoming Ben Franklin How a CandleMaker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty
Author: Russell Freedman
In 1723 Ben Franklin arrived in Philadelphia as a poor and friendless seventeen-year-old who had run away from his family and an apprenticeship in Boston. Sixty-two years later he stepped ashore in nearly the same spot but was greeted by cannons, bells, and a cheering crowd, now a distinguished statesman, renowned author, and world-famous scient...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780823423743
ISBN-10: 0823423743
Publication Date: 3/15/2013
Pages: 96
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Publisher: Holiday House
Book Type: Hardcover
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