Ben Ja Min

on Jan 17th 1706 Benjamin Franklin was born 
became a printers apprentice 
established the first lending library
was known as an uncommom comman man 
that taught self in science and inventions






Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790


Also Entry For Brian Strand's   Vignette
A Literary Love Affair Contest
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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December 28, 2009 at 2:01 PM
He was indeed a man of many talents. Good luck in the contest with this one. Happy writing my friend. Karen
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December 28, 2009 at 12:18 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Katherine.Rgds Brian
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December 27, 2009 at 3:03 PM
Gotta love that old Ben! good choice for your write. Best of luck in the contest! andrea
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