Knowing a Man (Ben Franklin
Benjamin Franklin is celebrated for being both a pragmatist and visionary in two new shows in Philadelphia and Washington.
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Benjamin Franklin's the Art of Virtue: His Formula for Successful Living
Benjamin Franklin's The Art of Virtue consists of a collection of Franklin's writings organized around his timeless philosophy on such topics as: goal setting and personal achievement, obtaining wealth and preserving health, human relations and family living, religion and morality, aging and dying, and much, much more.
Full of profound insights, delightful humor, quotable quotes, and plenty of common sense; The Art of Virtue provides wonderful reading for both young and old alike.
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Paperback: 312 pages
Company: Acorn Publishing (1996-06-01)
ISBN: 0938399101
List Price: $14.95
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Religious Intent 
A Christian America? A secular America? Steven Waldman argues the founders had in mind something else entirely.
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Count Us Frankophiles for 300 Years 
A real hero for Presidents' Day: Benjamin Franklin, an American giant who just turned 300.
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Cast-Iron Builder, Iron-Clad Renown 
The building at 63 Nassau Street is one of the few surviving architectural works of the cast-iron pioneer James Bogardus, a building designated a Landmark last year.
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Tags: Benjamin Franklin, 1776, Congress
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