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Beginning with franklin s childhood, gordon wood explains franklin s transformation to quintessential american in the americanization of benjamin franklin. Woods the americanization of benjamin franklin new york. About me benjamin franklin 17 january 1706 17 april 1790, pennsylvania printer, author, inventor, ambassador, scientist, statesman, abolitionist. It focuses more on the important points of franklins life and the many and varied accomplishments for which he is remembered. With ageappropriate and edutaining books, like this, history can be fun.
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