The Long Hot Summer and the More Perfect Union 
In his book about the framers of the Constitution, Mr. Stewart has done a nimble job of retelling a familiar story.
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Benjamin Franklin Books
Benjamin Franklin, who turns 300 this year, has received a fine birthday gift in these two volumes.
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Russian Princess Stands With Franklin as Comrade of the Enlightenment 
Ekaterina Dashkova, a Russian princess, was the first woman in the world to head a national academy of sciences. It is a rarity to this day.
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American Footprints in the Old Country 
England is dotted with both large and small tributes to American history and culture. No need to feel homesick here.
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