Poor Richard (Paperback)

~ James Daugherty (Author, Illustrator)

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"A biography of Franklin written with a sweep and verve worthy of its subject and brilliantly illustrated." -- The New Yorker

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This lively text exemplifies both the man and the artist. Benjamin Franklin lived in turbulent times and met those times head-on with passion and gusto. James Daugherty—ever the patriot himself—has captured that essential nature of Franklin in his energetic and dramatic three-color lithographs that reveal the neophyte as he faces the fresh soil of a young nation filled with optimism and promise. From his Quaker childhood to his early days as printer's apprentice to runaway, to stranger in the City of Brotherly Love, to the "Water American" in London, Ben's youth was filled with adventures and challenges that taught him invaluable lessons about human nature. These lessons would serve him well as he grew to be a leader of the young colonies as they faced the tyranny of Britain. As a leader in the American Revolution he was indispensable as an ambassador to England and later France where he won the hearts of the nation by his simple Quaker wisdom and geniality. All these things were accomplished while he pursued his interests as scientist, inventor, and prolific author. In everything he did, Franklin was always compelled by how he might best serve his fellow man. 158pg

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Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Beautiful Feet Bks (January 7, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189310303X
• ISBN-13: 978-1893103030
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #220,563 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars by Aaron Edelheit, November 9, 2000

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I am a 11 year old boy who loves to read biogrophys the first time I read this book was when I was 10 and I did this book for a book report. take my advice and read this book I promise you you will like it.