Ben Franklin's Philadelphia
About this book
In celebration of Benjamin Franklin's 300th birthday, this unique, user-friendly guide follows the Founding Father's footsteps through Philadelphia. The author takes a chronological journey through surviving landmarks from Franklin's time and the sites that preserve his legacy today. On his way, he speaks to curators, park rangers, and even Franklin impersonators to tell the story of this fascinating American icon.
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- OL Work ID
- OL5832415W
Subjects
BiographyColonial period, ca. 1600-1775Friends and associatesGuidebooksHistoric buildingsHistoryHomes and hauntsRevolution, 1775-1783ToursFranklin, benjamin, 1706-1790Philadelphia (pa.), buildings, structures, etc.Philadelphia (pa.), historyUnited states, history, revolution, 1775-1783, biography