 | The Life of Benjamin Franklin, Volume 1: Journalist, 1706-1730 Subjects: Franklin Benjamin 1706–1790; Statesmen -- United States -- Biography; Scientists -- United States -- Biography; Inventors -- United States -- Biography; Printers -- United States -- Biography; Representing a lifetime of research by the dean of Franklin scholars, this seven-volume biography will give enthusiasts and scholars an important resource for understanding Benjamin Franklin's character and place in American history. This first volume chronicles the early years of Franklin, from his birth to his marriage in 1730. J. A. Leo Lemay (1935-2006) was H. F. du Pont Winterthur Professor of English at the University of Delaware. He wrote extensively on early American literature and is the author of numerous books, including The American Dream of Captain John Smith. |
