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"You will find it stream out plentifully from the key on the approach of your knuckle"(colour litho)
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"You will find it stream out plentifully from the key on the approach of your knuckle"(colour litho)
3626428 " You will find it stream out plentifully from the key on the approach of your knuckle" (colour litho) by Smith, Elmer Boyd (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: " You will find it stream out plentifully from the key on the approach of your knuckle". Illustration from the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Henry Holt and Company, New York, 1916).); © Look and Learn
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This print titled ""You will find it stream out plentifully from the key on the approach of your knuckle" (colour litho)" by Elmer Boyd Smith depicts a significant moment in scientific history. The image is taken from the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, published in 1916. In this scene, we witness Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment with a kite during a thunderstorm. As an inventor and politician, Franklin was curious about electricity and sought to understand its nature. With his kite flying high above him, he attached a metal key to the string and awaited results. The caption beautifully captures the anticipation surrounding this groundbreaking experiment: "You will find it stream out plentifully from the key on the approach of your knuckle". It speaks to Franklin's belief that lightning was indeed electrical in nature and could be harnessed for practical purposes. This image not only showcases Franklin's ingenuity but also highlights his role as one of America's founding fathers. His contributions to science, particularly in understanding electricity, paved the way for future advancements in technology and shaped our modern world. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back to 18th-century America, where brave individuals like Benjamin Franklin fearlessly pursued knowledge amidst thunderous skies. It serves as a reminder of how curiosity can lead us down extraordinary paths and change our understanding of the world around us forever.
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