The Pictorial Life of Benjamin Franklin, Printer, Typefounder, Ink Maker, Bookbinder, Copperplate Engraver...

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Benjamin Franklin

The Pictorial Life of Benjamin Franklin, Printer, Typefounder, Ink Maker, Bookbinder, Copperplate Engraver and Printer, Stationer ....

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Benjamin Franklin

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

History of art & design styles: c 1600 to c 1800; Typography & lettering; Biography: historical, political & military; History of the Americas; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900

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""The Pictorial Life of Benjamin Franklin"" offers a compelling visual and narrative exploration of one of America's most versatile Founding Fathers, specifically highlighting his profound impact on the printing and publishing industries. While Benjamin Franklin is often celebrated for his political and scientific achievements, this work focuses on his identity as a master craftsman-a printer, typefounder, ink maker, bookbinder, and engraver. Through a series of illustrations and detailed accounts, the book traces his professional journey from a young apprentice to a pillar of the American Enlightenment.

Readers will discover the intricacies of the colonial printing trade and the technical innovations Franklin introduced to the craft. The work emphasizes the pivotal role that the written word and the dissemination of information played in the formation of the United States. By examining his multifaceted career in the graphic arts, the book provides a unique perspective on Franklin's character, demonstrating how his dedication to industry and excellence in the mechanical arts laid the foundation for his later success as a statesman and diplomat. This volume serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of typography, early American commerce, and the enduring legacy of Benjamin Franklin's polymathic life.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Benjamin Franklin
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 118g
ISBN: 9781025903248
ISBN 10: 1025903242
Pages: 74
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active