Benjamin Franklin, Founder: The Remarkable Record Of A Philadelphia Institution From 1728 To 1915 (1915)

By Franklin Printing Company

Book Overview

Benjamin Franklin, Founder: The Remarkable Record Of A Philadelphia Institution From 1728 To 1915 (1915) is a historical book written by the Franklin Printing Company. The book provides a comprehensive account of the establishment and evolution of an institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded by the famous American statesman, Benjamin Franklin. The institution, which is not named in the book, is believed to be the University of Pennsylvania, which Franklin helped establish in 1740. The book covers the period from 1728 to 1915, during which the institution grew and flourished under the guidance of Franklin and subsequent leaders. The book includes detailed information about the institution's founding, its early years, its growth and development, and its contributions to education, science, and culture in the United States. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in America and the life and legacy of Benjamin Franklin.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104622734
• ISBN13: 9781104622732
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"