23. Young Benjamin Franklin in London

The Historic Preservationist - A podcast by Gregg Perry

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This episode explores Franklin sent to London under the guise to procure printing press supplies. Franklin went on to understand the importance of coffee houses in public discourse which led him to understand the importance of developing a preventative experience which led him to the development to fire insurance in America. On his trip back Franklin developed a plan of conduct for short principles to live by.