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Bibliomania

Bibliomania: Benjamin Franklin's Works

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Bibliomania contains great information on the life of Benjamin Franklin. Three pages into the article it discusses the "Almanac," as well as "Poor Richard's Almanac." Also includes a small picture of "Poor Richard's Almanac."
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Colonial Newspapers and Magazines: The New England Courant

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how "The New England Courant" came about, and how it was different than other papers.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Electric Ben Franklin: The New England Courant

For Students 9th - 10th
Read all about it! Find copies of The New-England Courant published by James Franklin, Benjamin Franklin's older brother. You can also read about Ben Franklin's contribution to this colonial newspaper.