Kansas City Public Library
Jill Lepore - October 23, 2013
Historian Jill Lepore explored the extraordinary, overlooked life of Jane Franklin, sister of Benjamin Franklin, in a discussion of her new book Book of Ages: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin.
Jane Franklin was a passionate reader, a gifted writer, and a shrewd political observer like her older brother. While he was rich and famous, she was poor and obscure. Yet Jane was a constant presence and influence in her brother’s life.
Jill Lepore - October 23, 2013
Historian Jill Lepore explored the extraordinary, overlooked life of Jane Franklin, sister of Benjamin Franklin, in a discussion of her new book Book of Ages: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin.
Jane Franklin was a passionate reader, a gifted writer, and a shrewd political observer like her older brother. While he was rich and famous, she was poor and obscure. Yet Jane was a constant presence and influence in her brother’s life.