Political, Miscellaneous And Philosophical Pieces (Hardcover)

""Political, Miscellaneous And Philosophical Pieces"" is a collection of essays, letters and speeches written by one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin. The book covers a wide range of topics including politics, economics, science, religion, morality and philosophy. The political pieces include Franklin's views on the American Revolution, the formation of the United States Constitution and his diplomatic missions to Europe. The miscellaneous pieces include his musings on various subjects such as education, the benefits of vegetarianism and the importance of the postal service. The philosophical pieces delve into Franklin's thoughts on human nature, free will, virtue and the pursuit of happiness. Throughout the book, Franklin's wit and wisdom are on full display as he shares his insights on the world around him. Overall, ""Political, Miscellaneous And Philosophical Pieces"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential and innovative thinkers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.