| Craven Street: Ben Franklin in London Adapted Edition Contributor(s): Rasovsky, Yuri (Author), Rasovsky, Yuri (Producer), Rasovsky, Yuri (Director) |
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ISBN: 0786176512 ISBN-13: 9780786176519 Publisher: Blackstone Publishing OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: MP3 CD - Other Formats Published: January 2006 Annotation: This meticulously researched five-part historical radio drama reveals the multifacted Franklin's little known adventures in London before the Revolution. As tensions heated up between Britain and the colonies, Franklin became embroiled in intrigue and espionage and almost got hanged by the British government. |
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| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.3" W x 7.52" (0.21 lbs) |
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| Publisher Description: Originally broadcast nationwide in 1993, this meticulously researched five-part historical drama is being published by Blackstone to commemorate Benjamin Franklin's 300th birthday, January 2006. It reveals the multi-faceted, complex Franklin's little-known adventures in London before the Revolution. For fifteen years, he lived on Craven Street off the Thames, where he established a surrogate family, began his autobiography and became America's most famous citizen. As tensions heated up between the Mother Country and her colonies, Franklin became embroiled in intrigue, espionage and even a duel. The British government believed him "the head of all the rebels" and set out to have him hanged. He escaped only hours before arresting magistrates came banging on his Craven Street door. He was at sea sailing for home when "the shot heard 'round the world" rang out at Lexington. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rasovsky, Yuri: - Yuri Rasovsky (1944-2012) was the leading writer, producer, and director of audio drama in the United States. Also a distinguished actor, narrator, and critic, his numerous honors include two Peabody Awards, eight Audie Awards, and a Grammy. Montgomery, Elizabeth: -Elizabeth Montgomery (1933-1995) was an Emmy-nominated film and television actress who was best known for her role as Samantha Stephens on Bewitched. In addition to her extensive work on television, she was also an accomplished audiobook narrator. George Grizzard (1928-2007) was an American actor who appeared in more than forty films, dozens of television programs, and a number of Broadway plays. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2002. Hawthorne, Sir Nigel: -Sir Nigel Barnard Hawthorne (1929-2001) was an English actor best known for his role as Sir Humphrey Appleby in the 1980s sitcom Yes Minister. He won a total of six BAFTA Awards throughout his career. His role in the film The Madness of King George earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. |