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- catalog abstract ""This book is a collection of incidental pieces that reveal little-known aspects of the life and personality of Benjamin Franklin. Written by the doyenne of Franklin scholars, it conveys Franklin's humor, resiliency, courage, and intelligence, and his faith in a better future." "The selections are based on Claude-Anne Lopez's research in the treasure trove of nearly thirty thousand documents on Franklin assembled at Yale University."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b11608095.
- catalog created "c2000.".
- catalog date "2000".
- catalog date "c2000.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2000.".
- catalog description ""This book is a collection of incidental pieces that reveal little-known aspects of the life and personality of Benjamin Franklin. Written by the doyenne of Franklin scholars, it conveys Franklin's humor, resiliency, courage, and intelligence, and his faith in a better future." "The selections are based on Claude-Anne Lopez's research in the treasure trove of nearly thirty thousand documents on Franklin assembled at Yale University."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "A chronology of Franklin's life and curiosity -- pt. I. Some facets of Franklin's personality : Franklin, Hitler, Mussolini, and the Internet ; The only founding father in a sports hall of fame : Three women, three styles ; Grandfathers, fathers, and sons -- pt. II. Enigmas and tricks : The man who frightened Franklin ; Franklin and the unfortunate divine ; Franklin's most baffling correspondent ; Franklin and the mystery Turk: The Morals of Chess ; Franklin and Mesmer: a confrontation -- pt. III. His country's envoy : Outfitting one's country for war: a study in frustration ; Franklin's choice of a dinner set ; Franklin and the nine sisters ; The Duchess, the plenipotentiary, and the golden cap of liberty ; Franklin plays Cupid ; Was Franklin too French? -- pt. IV. Back at home : Innocents on the Ohio: The American Utopia of Dr. Guillotin ; Franklin and slavery: a sea change -- Around the table, they remember Franklin.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog extent "xxii, 261 p. ;".
- catalog identifier "0300081928 (acid-free paper)".
- catalog issued "2000".
- catalog issued "c2000.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New Haven : Yale University Press,".
- catalog spatial "United States".
- catalog subject "973.3/092 B 21".
- catalog subject "E302.6.F8 L815 2000".
- catalog subject "Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 Anecdotes.".
- catalog subject "Lopez, Claude Anne Anecdotes.".
- catalog subject "Lopez, Claude-Anne, 1920-2012 Anecdotes.".
- catalog subject "Printers United States Biography Anecdotes.".
- catalog subject "Scientists United States Biography Anecdotes.".
- catalog subject "Statesmen United States Biography Anecdotes.".
- catalog tableOfContents "A chronology of Franklin's life and curiosity -- pt. I. Some facets of Franklin's personality : Franklin, Hitler, Mussolini, and the Internet ; The only founding father in a sports hall of fame : Three women, three styles ; Grandfathers, fathers, and sons -- pt. II. Enigmas and tricks : The man who frightened Franklin ; Franklin and the unfortunate divine ; Franklin's most baffling correspondent ; Franklin and the mystery Turk: The Morals of Chess ; Franklin and Mesmer: a confrontation -- pt. III. His country's envoy : Outfitting one's country for war: a study in frustration ; Franklin's choice of a dinner set ; Franklin and the nine sisters ; The Duchess, the plenipotentiary, and the golden cap of liberty ; Franklin plays Cupid ; Was Franklin too French? -- pt. IV. Back at home : Innocents on the Ohio: The American Utopia of Dr. Guillotin ; Franklin and slavery: a sea change -- Around the table, they remember Franklin.".
- catalog title "My life with Benjamin Franklin / Claude-Anne Lopez.".
- catalog type "Anecdotes. fast".
- catalog type "Biography Anecdotes. fast".
- catalog type "text".