01723cam a2200265 4500 264276954 TxAuBib 20051013120000.0 051013s2005||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9780300107999 0300107994 (OCoLC)733703287 TxAuBib Benjamin Franklin : In Search of a Better World. Yale University : New Haven, CT, 2005. 375 p. Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World examines the many facets of America’s most extraordinary founding father. Politician, diplomat, scientist, printer, and civic improver, Franklin influenced every aspect of American life, from his own time to the present. This book, designed to accompany the traveling Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary exhibition celebrating Franklin’s 300th birthday, includes essays by ten prominent scholars that offer an overview of Franklin’s life and cover the full range of his interests and achievements, illustrated by more than 265 color images--portraits, manuscripts, drawings, maps, paintings, engravings, and a plethora of Franklin's possessions, from teacups to printing equipment. This comprehensive guide, combining new scholarship with unique images--many of which have never been exhibited before--will be a must-have for anyone interested in Franklin. 20051013. Franklin, Benjamin 1706-1790. States-United States-Exhibitions. Scientists-United States-Exhibitions. Inventors-United States-Exhibitions. Printers-United States-Exhititions. TXHAM