x, 590 p., [16] p. of plates :ill. (some col.) ;25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [513]-566) and index.
1.Franklin, Benjamin,--1706-1790.1.Statesmen--United States--Biography.2.Scientists--United States--Biography.3.Inventors--United States--Biography.4.Printers--United States--Biography.