John Sutherland

Being a printer was what Benjamin Franklin prided himself on most

Having learnt the trade as a child in London, the polymath established a thriving printing business in Philadelphia, bringing humour and enlightenment to the American millions

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin by David Martin. [History/Universal Images Group/via Getty Images] 
issue 20 April 2024
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