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    Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography
    Written during the most eventful years of Benjamin Franklin's life (1771–90), the Autobiography is one of the most influential memoirs in history. This newly edited Norton Critical Edition includes an introduction that explains the history of the Autobiography within the larger history of the life-writing genre as well as within the history of celebrity. The text is accompanied by new and expanded explanatory annotations and by a map, an illustration, and six facsimiles. “Contexts” presents a broader view of Franklin’s life with a journal entry from a 1726 voyage, correspondence, a Poor Richard piece on ambition and fame, Franklin’s views on self-improvement, and his last will (and codicil). “Criticism” draws on a wealth of material that reflects both the wide range of Franklin’s achievements and the global impact of his life and memoirs. New international voices in “Contemporary Opinions” include Immanuel Kant, Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau, José Antonio de Alzate y Ramírez, and José Francisco Correia da Serra. “Nineteenth-Century Opinions” includes Humphry Davy on Franklin’s discovery of electricity as well as Empress Shoken of Japan’s Franklin-inspired poem. Finally, “Modern Opinions” reprints important pieces: I. B. Cohen on Franklin and the Autobiography's importance to science; Michael Warner’s theoretical interpretation of the practices of writing and printing and what they tell us about Franklin; and Peter Stallybrass’s insightful and engaging history-of-the-book perspective on Franklin’s writing generally and the Autobiography specifically. A Chronology of Franklin’s life, a Selected Bibliography, and an Index are also included.
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    Benjamin Franklin: Autobiography , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 496min
    Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy, advises Benjamin Franklin, and he was a man who lived up to his own words. Franklin’s Autobiography, one of the most regarded works in early American literature, began as a private collection of anecdotes for his son, but was soon transformed from reflective personal journaling into a work of national history. Filled with the inimitable nuances & wit of the inventor, philosopher, scientist and statesman, this engaging narration of Benjamin Franklin’s classic is as certain to delight modern readers as it did with his original audience. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Robin Field. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/hove/000584/bk_hove_000584_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Reconstruction After the Civil War , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 443min
    The classic work of American history by the renowned author of From Slavery to Freedom, with a new introduction by historian Eric Foner. First published in 1961, John Hope Franklin’s revelatory study of the Reconstruction Era is a landmark work of history, exploring the role of former slaves and dispelling longstanding popular myths about corruption and Radical rule. Looking past dubious scholarship that had previously dominated the narrative, Franklin combines astute insight and careful research to provide an accurate, comprehensive portrait of the era. Franklin’s arguments concerning the brevity of the North’s occupation, the limited power wielded by former slaves, the influence of moderate southerners, the flawed constitutions of the radical state governments, and the downfall of Reconstruction remain compelling today. This new edition of Reconstruction After the Civil War also includes a foreword by Eric Foner and a perceptive essay by Michael W. Fitzgerald. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Lamont Mapp. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/057376/bk_adbl_057376_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The White House Pantry Murder: Eleanor Roosevelt, Book 4 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 383min
    With the children away, and the death of Franklin’s mother, it looked as if it would be a gloomy Christmas. Then the maid discovered something quite remarkable in the walk-in refrigerator: A corpse. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Nelson Runger. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/reco/007739/bk_reco_007739_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Finding Franklin: The Untold Story of a 165-Year Search , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 526min
    In 2014, media around the world buzzed with news that an archaeological team from Parks Canada had located and identified the wreck of HMS Erebus, the flagship of Sir John Franklin’s lost expedition to find the Northwest Passage.Finding Franklin outlines the larger story and the cast of detectives from every walk of life that led to the discovery, solving one of the Arctic’s greatest mysteries. In compelling and accessible prose, Russell Potter details his decades of work alongside key figures in the era of modern searches for the expedition and elucidates how shared research and ideas have led to a fuller understanding of the Franklin crew’s final months. Finding Franklin recounts the more than 50 searches for traces of his ships and crew and the dedicated, often obsessive, men and women who embarked on them. Potter discusses the crucial role that Inuit oral accounts, often cited but rarely understood, played in all of these searches, and continue to play to this day, and offers historical and cultural context to the contemporary debates over the significance of Franklin’s achievement. While examination of HMS Erebus will undoubtedly reveal further details of this mystery, Finding Franklin assembles the stories behind the myth and illuminates what is ultimately a remarkable decades-long discovery."With ambitious scope and profound depth...this seamless blend of research and captivating storytelling showcases the curiosity, frailty, and endurance of the human spirit." (Publisher’s Weekly) ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Gary L. Willprecht. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/139396/bk_acx0_139396_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Beach Lane: A Chesapeake Shores Novel, Book 7, Hörbuch, Digital, 346min
    In the close-knit community of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, Susie O’Brien and Mack Franklin’s “not dating” claim befuddles everyone, especially since the two spend every spare minute together. Susie’s thrilled when their friendship finally heats up. Then, just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, Mack loses the job he loves and Susie faces a devastating diagnosis.But O’Briens always unite in a crisis. Even her cousin Jess, Susie’s rival for most of their lives, becomes her staunchest supporter - especially when Mack’s former lover comes to town. The stakes are higher than ever before, but Susie’s definitely up to the challenge... as long as Mack’s right there by her side. Language: English. Narrator: Christina Traister. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/brll/002955/bk_brll_002955_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Battle of South Mountain: The History of the Civil War Battle That Led the Union and Confederate Armies to Antietam , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 133min
    The bloodiest day in American history took place on the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. On September 17, 1862, Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia fought George McClellan’s Union Army of the Potomac outside Sharpsburg along Antietam Creek. That day, nearly 25,000 would become casualties, and Lee’s army would barely survive fighting the much-bigger Northern army. Although the battle was tactically a draw, it resulted in forcing Lee’s army out of Maryland and back into Virginia, making it a strategic victory for the North and an opportune time for President Abraham Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all slaves in the rebellious states. When discussing the Civil War in Maryland, most of the focus is understandably on Antietam, but it’s important not to overlook the battle that ultimately brought the Union and Confederate to Antietam Creek in the first place. The Battle of South Mountain was an opening salvo of sorts before Antietam, fought on September 14, 1862, among several gaps. Despite being significantly outnumbered, Lee's army had the advantage of fighting defensively on higher terrain. At Crampton's Gap, Union General William Franklin’s nearly 13,000-strong VI Corps crashed down on about 2,000 Confederates led by Howell Cobb who were part of Lafayette McLaws’ division. McClellan had ordered Franklin’s corps to set out for Crampton’s Gap on the morning of September 14, wasting nearly 11 hours in the process, and Franklin delayed his assault for three more hours while arranging his lines for what turned out to be a short fight. The fighting that occurred on that long Sunday was fierce and constant. Artillery, musket, bayonet, and fists were all employed as weapons, resulting in a tremendous number of casualties. By barely holding onto some of the passes, Lee was able to retreat to Sharpsburg, where he hoped to gather together his scattered forces. As it turned out, the last of the ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Scott Clem. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/120050/bk_acx0_120050_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Dead Again: Georgie Harvey and John Franklin, Book 2 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 530min
    Will someone kill to keep their secret?Almost two years have passed since wildfires ravaged the tiny town of Bullock, and Melbourne journalist Georgie Harvey is on assignment in the recovering town to write a feature story on the anniversary of the tragedy.Across the state in Daylesford, police officer John Franklin is investigating a spree of vandalism and burglaries, while champing to trade his uniform for the plain clothes of a detective.When Georgie’s story and Franklin’s cases collide, she not only finds herself back in conflict with the man she’s been trying to forget, but also uncovers the truth about how the fires started. A secret someone might kill to keep. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Courtney Symes. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/216224/bk_acx0_216224_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Beach Lane: A Chesapeake Shores Novel, Book 7 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 626min
    In the close-knit community of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, Susie O’Brien and Mack Franklin’s “not dating” claim befuddles everyone, especially since the two spend every spare minute together. Susie’s thrilled when their friendship finally heats up. Then, just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, Mack loses the job he loves and Susie faces a devastating diagnosis. But O’Briens always unite in a crisis. Even her cousin Jess, Susie’s rival for most of their lives, becomes her staunchest supporter - especially when Mack’s former lover comes to town. The stakes are higher than ever before, but Susie’s definitely up to the challenge... as long as Mack’s right there by her side. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Christina Traister. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/brll/002956/bk_brll_002956_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Benjamin Franklin: The Life of a Printer, Scientist, and Revolutionary: GREAT BIOGRAPHIES , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 93min
    Benjamin Franklin was not only a son, husband, brother, and scientist; he was also very popular and highly respected in the American colonies, England, and France. Franklin was highly intelligent and a very generous and compassionate human being, who often woke up early and would ask himself what good he could accomplish that day. Inside, you’ll listen about:Early lifePhiladelphia: the beginning of a master mindNear and Far: family life with Benjamin FranklinScientist: a kite, electricity and inventionsBits and Pieces: other pieces of Benjamin FranklinA Revolution: Benjamin Franklin and the American RevolutionThe End of an Era: Benjamin Franklin’s last chapterAnd much more! Throughout his life, Benjamin Franklin was determined and hard-working. This book will be a focus of all the pieces in his life that helped make him the Benjamin Franklin most people know. Listen to his biography right now! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jerry Beebe. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/158162/bk_acx0_158162_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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