Franklin Gothic: The Invention of Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin did more in his first forty years than most people do in an entire lifetime. Had he not played a pivotal role in the creation of the United States of America, he still would have been considered an icon in the fields of publishing, science and urban planning. How much do you know about Benjamin Franklin the inventor? In this podcast (the first of three parts), Greg takes a dive into his early years as a precocious young inventor and writer, a witty and determined publisher, and a great mind in search of the natural world's great mysteries. FEATURING: The origins of the lending library, the Franklin stove, swim fins and even kite-surfing!

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Franklin Gothic: The Invention of Benjamin Franklin is an episode from The First: Stories of Inventions and their Consequences by Greg Young.

This episode is 34:59 long.

This episode was published on Jul 28, 2017.

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