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Benjamin Franklin, Volume 1 Paperback – March 11, 2002

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Carl Van Doren received the 1938 Pulitzer Prize in Biography for this work. It contains the most extensive collection of Benjamin Franklin's autobiographical writings, much of which was long out-of-print. Also included are some fifty letters written by Franklin that was never published before.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon Publications (March 11, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 424 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 193154185X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1931541855
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.37 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.94 x 9.02 inches

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There are many Ben Franklin biographies, this one remains the best

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2020

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This is the best biography of Ben Franklin ever written. You really get to know the man, through his own words, in a way that just isn't the case with other biographies (e.g. the Walter Isaacson bio). And the author is just such a great writer that it's a pleasure to read. I found it after watching old Berkshire Hathaway meetings and Charlie Munger recommended it, and as with many things, Munger knows best.

I looked for a kindle version but couldn't find one, so for now you just have to get a used paperback whenever you can find one selling for a decent price. It's well worth the investment.

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R. K.

great read

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2019

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I love history and being from Philadelphia I learned a lot about Ben Franklin I didn't know. This is a great book.

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George H. Sutherland

By far the best biography of Benjamin Franklin I have read.

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2017

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By far the best biography of Benjamin Franklin I have read. This book shows why Franklin may have been the most intelligent person in history - not limited to one field, but as a genius in what seem to be unlimited areas of human accomplishment.

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Fast shipping and book came in perfect condition

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2020

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I had a great experience with this seller. It’s really hard to find these Van Doren biographies of Benjamin Franklin since I believe they are mostly out of print. This copy came in perfect brand new condition as expected.

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Ernest

Very interesting

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2021

Excellent audio

I really love this book.

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2013

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I really do love this book. It was passed on to me at my brother's death. However, I lost that copy over the years (70 or so), and was delighted to find it again on Amazon.
Benjamin Franklin is not talked about enough. What an amazing man.
I am looking forward to reading his sister's story - 'Book of Ages' by Illl Lepore.

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... but everything done by Carl Van Doren I have liked.

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2015

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I haven't finished this book yet but everything done by Carl Van Doren I have liked.

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On par

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2012

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The reviews on the original dust cover are right on par. The Author does a fantastic job keeping his filthy opinion from the pages of this book. Sometimes, it's not in human nature to do this, but any book specifically titled with the subjects name should be spotless, and any opinion offered by the author should be kept from its pages.

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