1986 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Dudley Herschbach shares his views on the contributions and achievements of Benjamin Franklin.
"You have to compare [Franklin's] notoriety as a scientist with Newton in his time and Einstein in ours. It's the only reasonable comparison."
Chapters

I. Introduction to Franklin and Early Experiments with Electricity

II. Invention and Demonstration of the Lightning Rod

III. The Lightning Rod from Grounding to the Supernatural

IV. Franklin as Diplomat and His Importance in the Revolutionary War

V. Lesser-known Scientific Contributions by Franklin

VI. Current Perception of Franklin and His Honors

VII. Perspectives on Scientific Experimentation and Society