Washoe County Library System

Read the story of the Founding Father who inspired the smash Broadway musical.Born in the British West Indies and orphaned as a child, Alexander Hamilton made his way to the American Colonies and studied to become a lawyer. He joined a local militia during the American Revolution, rose to the rank of Major General, and became the chief aide to General George Washington. After the war, he became the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. He founded...

A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

A simple biography of Benjamin Franklin emphasizing his contributions to American literature, politics, and science.

A biography of the man made famous by a poem about the American Revolution, placing his life and work in its real historical context.

A biography of the noted statesman and inventor, featuring excerpts from his letters, pamphlets, essays, scientific papers, and autobiography.

Surveys the life of Benjamin Franklin, highlighting his work as an inventor and statesman.