Benjamin Franklin & Polly Baker: The History of a Literary Deception, Svazek 17Institute of Early American History and Culture at Williamsburg, Va., 1960 - Počet stran: 193 Hall has made the first detailed investigation of Polly Baker. It leads through the exciting world of eighteenth-century journalism, literature, and statecraft. Ben Franklin occupies a position in the story second only to Polly Baker herself. Evident throughout is the tendency of people, even in an age of enlightenment, to believe what they see--provided they see it in print. Originally published in 1960. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. |
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Meet Miss Baker ä w | 16 |
Polly Bears Fifteen More ChildrenOr Does She? | 25 |
Polly and the Chief Justice of Massachusetts | 33 |
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