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In 1743 he therefore drew up a proposal for an academy, but laid the plan aside when he found his intended president was unavailable. Scientist, inventor, statesman, he freely and openly shared his ideas and refused to patent his inventions. The autobiography of benjamin franklin by franklin, benjamin and a great selection of related books. The autobiography of benjamin franklin benjamin franklin. Top 10 selfpublished book awards for independent authors. Mar 25, 2016 winning an ibpa benjamin franklin award remains one of the highest national honors for small and independent publishers. Benjamin franklin is one of the most interesting people in all of american history, and there are two relatively recent biographies of franklin that do him justice and portray his fascinating life a. Ibpa benjamin franklin award book awards and literary. Enter book award contests and become an award winning author in 2018. Franklin invented the lightning rod, the franklin stove, a.
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