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Temple's Diary
A Tale of Benjamin Franklin's Family
In the Days Leading up to The American Revolution
by Claude-Anne Lopez
Meet the Benjamin Franklin that only his relatives knew: his stubborn son, his frivolous daughter-in-law, his warm-hearted daughter, his prickly sister — all of them through the eyes of a 15-year-old boy suddenly transplanted from London to Philadelphia.
Claude-Anne Lopez was one of the world's leading authoities on Benjamin Franklin. This work of fiction draws upon her vast knowledge to bring history alive. Enjoy!
Contents
Reproduced by courtesy of the Yale Art Gallery
Portrait of William Temple Franklin by John Trumbull. Oil on panel, 1790-91.- Episode 1. April 7, 1775
Who Am I? - Episode 2. May 6, 1775
I Have a Name! William Temple Franklin! - Episode 3. May 26, 1775
A Summer in New Jersey - Episode 4. September 2, 1775
Back to a Changed Philadelphia - Episode 5. October 4, 1775
College! - Episode 6. November 4, 1775
War or No War? - Episode 7. November 23, 1775
Ups and Downs of Family Life - Episode 8. January 3, 1776
1776: Year of the Revolution? - Episode 9. June 12, 1776
INDEPENDENCE! - Author's Notes
- About the Author
Dedication
In loving memory of Deane Murray Sherman.
Launched November 2005
