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Richard Munson

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Benjamin Franklin: As Much Scientist As Statesman

The founding father’s long-overlooked passion for scientific inquiry.

by Richard Munson via Literary Hub on November 14, 2024

Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist

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Benjamin Franklin’s Experiments

The mindset Franklin demonstrated in his scientific work helps us understand his political accomplishments.

by Ferdinand Mount via London Review of Books on November 27, 2025

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