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    <subTitle>an American life</subTitle>
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  <abstract>Tells the life story of founding father Benjamin Franklin, describing the many hats he wore, from inventor to businessman to statesman; the persona he created--and that still lives on; and his relationships with his wife, his illegitimate son, and his illegitimate grandson</abstract>
  <note type="statement of responsibility">Walter Isaacson.</note>
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    <geographic>United States</geographic>
    <topic>Politics and government</topic>
    <temporal>1775-1783</temporal>
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    <temporal>1783-1789</temporal>
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