A Question of Utility
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Though his reputation for punning and hoaxes is well-documented, “A Question of Utility” shows a side of our Founding Father which is often forgotten. Penned sometime around 1780, this short letter by Benjamin Franklin satirises the scientific pursuits of the Royal Academy of Brussels in a sincere, if humorous, critique of the frivolity and pretension to which our academic institutions can sometimes fall prey.
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| Author | Benjamin Franklin |
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| About The Author | Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was an American author, printer, inventor, and politician. He is recognized as one of the nation’s most influential Founding Fathers, and was one of the signatories of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution |
| Dimensions | 4 3/4" x 7 1/4" |
| Edition | 250 printed letterpress and bound in paper wrappers. |
| Price View | Price Range |