Bøger af Benjamin Franklin

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Benjamin Franklin on the Art of Eating, together with the Rules of Health and Long Life an the Rules to find out a fit Measure of Meat and Drink, with several recipes. Compiled by the American Philosophical Society.

A mention of flatulence might conjure up images of bratty high school boys or lowbrow comics. But one of the most eloquent—and least expected—commentators on the subject is Benjamin Franklin. The writings in Fart Proudly reveal the rogue who lived peaceably within the philosopher and statesman. Included are "The Letter to a Royal Academy"; "On Choosing a Mistress"; "Rules on Making Oneself Disagreeable"; and other jibes. Franklin's irrepressible wit found an outlet in perpetrating hoaxes, attacking marriage and other sacred cows, and skewering the English Parliament. Reminding us of the humorous, irreverent side of this American icon, these essays endure as both hilarious satire and a timely reminder of the importance of a free press.

Bild 1 Die Beatification, wie sie in dem Werk von B. Rackstrow: Miscellaneous observations, tagether with a co/lection of experiments on electricity, London 1748, dargestellt ist. Elektrische Materie wird von einem Reibungsgenerator auf die Platte oberhalb der Krone geleitet. Die Krone selbst ist evakuiert, um die Wirkung zu verstärken. Zusätzlich zu den Entladungen an den äußeren Spitzen der Krone ist das partielle Vakuum in ihrem Inneren von einem diffusen Leuchten erftillt. Einleitung XVII Bild 2 Wilckes Notizen zu Franklins Versuch, eine isolierte Person B stetig durch Funken aufzuladen; diese werden einer Röhre entzogen, welche von einer zweiten, isolierten Person A gehalten wird. "X" bezeichnet einen Isolator. "Literaria electrica", f. 10 (Wilcke: Handschriften Nr. 45, KV A). Er beobachtete, daß sowohlAalsauch B nach dem Austausch einen Funken an C (der währenddessen auf dem Boden gestanden hatte (Bild 2)) weitergeben können. Um ihr Verhalten zu deuten, ftihrte Franklin die Bezeichnungen und Begriffe von Plus-und Minus­ Elektrizität ein: Alle Körper besitzen eine gewisse natürliche Menge elektrischer Materie.

Benjamin Franklin was concerned with making the sometimes bitter pill of truth about the human condition easier to swallow. In The Way to Wealth, Franklin refines his maxims and homilies in order to make them more subtle and sophisticated. This book will teach you how to start a business, make money and save for the future.

The only edition of the celebrated Autobiography that includes the long-missing and recently identified "Wagon Letters."

Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) is best known as an outstanding statesman and leader. First published in 1874, this three-volume work was compiled entirely from Franklin's own writings. Volume 1 contains Franklin's autobiography (to 1857), and also recounts his experiments with lightning conductors and his examination before the House of Commons.

Charming self-portrait covers boyhood, work as a printer, political career, scientific experiments, much more. Its openness, honesty, and readable style have made the "Autobiography" one of the great classics of the genre.

Benjamin Franklin is one of the best known and most widely admired figures in American history. His wit and charm make him endearing; his practical intelligence and commitment to middle-class virtues like thrift and industry make him admirable. Indeed to many he is 'the first American'. Ironically, this identification of Franklin with American popular culture diminishes the breadth and depth of his contributions to modern political thought. The present volume provides the textual foundation for a fuller understanding of Franklin's thought, and represents a major addition to the Cambridge Texts series. Readers interested in the Autobiography will find a new and complete edition based on the original manuscript. Those interested in the full range of Franklin's political ideas will find a selection of his most important letters, essays and pamphlets. Alan Houston's lucid introduction brings life to these texts and sets them in their proper historical context.

Benjamin Franklin's writings represent a long career of literary, scientific and political efforts over a lifetime which extended nearly the entire 18th century. This title includes Franklin's reflections on such questions as philosophy and religion, social status, electricity, American national characteristics, war, and the status of women.

Som statsmand, videnskabsmand, opfinder og Founding Father står Benjamin Franklin som en central figur i Amerika og i oplysningstiden. Selvbiografi en er Franklins absolutte mesterværk og betragtes i dag som en klassiker i Verdenslitteraturhistorien.Franklins selvbiografi blev egentlig skrevet til sønnen William og var ment som en guide til livet. Den er et livskraftigt vidnesbyrd om et unikt og begivenhedsrigt liv. Det er både fortællingen om en nations fødsel og en elementært spændende udviklingshistorie.I 1723, som 17-årig, stikker den unge Benjamin Franklin af hjemmefra. Han havner i Philadelphia – bogstaveligt talt uden en øre på lommen. Her grundlægger han sit bogtrykkeri og avisen Pennsylvania Gazette og opbygger sin formue. Han er en rig mand før han når de 30. Dette er fortællingen om hans utrættelige arbejde både i forretningslivet og i samfundets tjeneste som politiker og opfinder.Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) selvlært journalist, forfatter, videnskabsmand, politiker, diplomat, revolutionsleder, universitetsgrundlægger, opfinder, Founding Father, bogtrykker, borgerretsforkæmper, statsmand, avisudgiver, biblioteksgrundlægger, brandværnsstifter, ambassadør, postmester, drageflyver, atlet, brevskriver, kemiker, humorist, filosof og Pennsylvanias præsident.