Benjamin Franklin The Great American

Looking for Liberty (Benjamin Franklin)

Date August 25, 2008

Looking for Liberty
The Declaration of Independence is a national treasure but like many treasures, the quest it inspires may be more rewarding than the illusion of possession.
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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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Poor Richard’s Almanack
Poor Richard's Almanack

Benjamin Franklin’s classic book is full of timeless, thought-provoking insights that are as valuable today as they were over two centuries ago. With more than 700 pithy proverbs, Franklin lays out the rules everyone should live by and offers advice on such subjects as money, friendship, marriage, ethics, and human nature. They range from the famous “A penny saved is a penny earned” to the lesser-known but equally practical “When the wine enters, out goes the truth.” Other truisms like “Fish and visitors stink after three days” combine sharp wit with wisdom. Paul Volcker’s new introduction offers a fascinating perspective on Franklin’s beloved work.

Author: Benjamin Franklin
Hardcover:  144 pages
Company: Skyhorse Publishing  (2007-11)
ISBN: 1602391173
List Price: $9.95
Amazon Price: $5.61
Used Price: $5.76

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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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