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Author Frasca, Ralph, 1962-

Title Benjamin Franklin's printing network [electronic resource] : disseminating virtue in early America / Ralph Frasca.

Imprint Columbia : University of Missouri Press, c2006.

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 Axe ProQuest E-Book  Electronic Book    ---  Available
Description ix, 295 p. : ill., ports.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-289) and index.
Summary "Explores Benjamin Franklin's network of partnerships and business relationships with printers. His network altered practices in both European and American colonial printing trades by providing capital and political influence to set up working partnerships with James Parker, Francis Childs, Benjamin Mecom, Benjamin Franklin Bache, David Hall, Anthony Armbruster, and others"--Provided by publisher.
Reproduction Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2016. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Subject Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 -- Career in printing.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 -- Friends and associates.
Business networks -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Printing industry -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Printers -- United States -- Political activity -- History -- 18th century.
Printing -- Social aspects -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author ProQuest (Firm)
ISBN 0826216145 (alk. paper)

 
    
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