Fart Proudly: Writings of Benjamin Franklin You Never Read in School

A mention of flatulence might conjure images of bratty high school boys or lowbrow comics. But one of the most eloquent - and least expected - commentators on the subject is Benjamin Franklin. The writings in Fart Proudly reveal the rogue who lived peaceably within the philosopher and statesman. Included are "The Letter to a Royal Academy"; "On Choosing a Mistress"; "Rules on Making Oneself Disagreeable"; and other jibes. Franklin's irrepressible wit found an outlet in perpetrating hoaxes, attacking marriage...

New - A collection of the humorous and satirical writings of Benjamin Franklin, including his proposal for scientific testing of farting -- as well as advice on selecting a mistress. Over 100,000 copies sold.

Everyone knows Benjamin Franklin was one of the great philosophers of his time. But there was a side to him you were not exposed to in school -- a bawdy, scurrilous side that was all too eager to ignite the fires of controversy. From time to time, he would put some of his satirical ideas down on paper.PFart Proudly is a testament to the rogue that lived inside the philosopher and statesman. It includes essays such as "A Letter to the Royal Academy, " "The Supreme Court of the Press, " "On Choosing...

"The Letter to a Royal Academy, "On Choosing a Mistress," and "Rules for Making Oneself Disagreeable" are among the unexpected Franklin writings that endure as satire and expressions of a free press. 2003: 128 pages, softcover. (North Atlantic/Frog)"

A mention of flatulence might conjure images of bratty high school boys or lowbrow comics. But one of the most eloquent - and least expected - commentators on the subject is Benjamin Franklin. The writings in Fart Proudly reveal the rogue who lived peaceably within the philosopher and statesman. Included are "The Letter to a Royal Academy"; "On Choosing a Mistress"; "Rules on Making Oneself Disagreeable"; and other jibes. Franklin's irrepressible wit found an outlet in perpetrating hoaxes, attacking marriage...

New - A collection of the humorous and satirical writings of Benjamin Franklin, including his proposal for scientific testing of farting -- as well as advice on selecting a mistress. Over 100,000 copies sold.