Ocean State Libraries

"A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States."--

Surveys the life of Benjamin Franklin, highlighting his work asan inventor and statesman.

A brief biography of Patrick Henry tracing his progress from planter to statesman.

Profiles each of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence, giving historical information about the colonies they represented. Includes the text of the Declaration and its history.

"The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. In contrast, he envisioned something different: along with agriculture and small towns, he imagined a multiracial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. A poor immigrant, Hamilton believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for newcomers. His vision put him at odds with Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, and others;...

Brings together eighteenth century etchings, artifacts, and quotations to create the effect of a scrapbook of the life of Benjamin Franklin.

"Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were both fierce patriots during the Revolutionary War, but the politics of the young United States of America put them in constant conflict. Their extraordinary story of bitter fighting and resentment culminates in their famous duel." --

A simple biography of Benjamin Franklin emphasizing his contributions to American literature, politics, and science.

A biography of the well known American statesman, inventor, printer, and author of "Poor Richard's Almanacks."