{"product_id":"fart-proudly-writings-of-benjamin-franklin-you-never-read-in-school-paperback","title":"Fart Proudly: Writings of Benjamin Franklin You Never Read in School - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBenjamin Franklin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarl Japikse\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeet Benjamin Franklin as you've never met him before--this hilarious collection includes the Founding Father's satirical writings on farting, adultery, and other irreverent subjects you won't find in your history books.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A mention of flatulence might conjure up images of bratty high school boys or lowbrow comics. But one of the most eloquent--and least expected--commentators on the subject is Benjamin Franklin. The writings in \u003ci\u003eFart Proudly\u003c\/i\u003e reveal the rogue who lived peaceably within the philosopher and statesman. Included are \"The Letter to a Royal Academy\"; \"On Choosing a Mistress\"; \"Rules on Making Oneself Disagreeable\"; and other jibes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Franklin's irrepressible wit found an outlet in perpetrating hoaxes, attacking marriage and other sacred cows, and skewering the English Parliament. Reminding us of the humorous, irreverent side of this American icon, these essays endure as both hilarious satire and a timely reminder of the importance of a free press.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenjamin Franklin\u003c\/b\u003e (1706-1790) was an inventor, scientist, author, and a founding father of the United States. Franklin is best known for his role in developing the Declaration of Independence and for serving as the first ambassador to France from 1776-1785. His published works include \u003ci\u003ePoor Richard's Almanack\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Virtue, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Way to Wealth\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl Japikse \u003c\/b\u003eis the author and contributor to over seventy works focusing on the mind, body, humor, and creativity. His published works include \u003ci\u003eFart Proudly: Writings of Benjamin Franklin You Never Read in School\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Light Within Us: A Step-by-Step Guide to Spiritual Growth\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eExploring the Tarot\u003c\/i\u003e. He resides in Georgia with his family.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 31, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771323744544,"sku":"9781583940792","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fcf99fe69484e434c9fb71fc035df07d.webp?v=1780384638","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/fart-proudly-writings-of-benjamin-franklin-you-never-read-in-school-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}