Project Gutenberg 2006-02-20 Public domain in the USA. 44 Mignet, M. (François-Auguste-Marie-Alexis) 1796 1884 Mignet, François-Auguste Mignet, F. A. (François-Auguste) Mignet, M. (Francois-Auguste-Marie-Alexis) Vie de Franklin Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by Ethan Kent, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) "Vie de Franklin" by M. Mignet is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides an in-depth exploration of the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin, focusing on his rise from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most celebrated figures in America’s history. The text likely covers Franklin's contributions to various fields, including politics, science, and civic engagement, emphasizing the lessons that can be drawn from his life. The opening portion of the book outlines the early years and foundational experiences that shaped Franklin's character and ambitions. Mignet references Franklin’s own writings, illustrating how he transformed his modest upbringing and lack of formal education into a lifelong quest for knowledge. Early anecdotes, such as Franklin's insightful reflections on a childhood purchase and the lessons they imparted, set the tone for a narrative that intertwines personal growth with broader philosophical insights. The text suggests that Franklin’s life serves as a moral exemplar, showcasing perseverance, ingenuity, and the virtues of hard work and self-improvement, thereby offering valuable lessons for readers of all backgrounds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fr Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 Statesmen -- United States -- Biography E300 Text FR Biographie, Mémoires, Journal intime, Correspondance Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - American 339460 339201 2024-10-08T04:59:55.263131 2023-09-08T07:16:49.586073 text/html text/html 339453 339194 2024-10-08T04:59:55.524194 2023-09-08T07:16:49.723072 text/html text/html 192312 2024-10-08T05:00:01.593069 application/epub+zip 195816 2024-10-08T04:59:57.537080 application/epub+zip 195816 2024-10-08T04:59:56.234144 application/epub+zip 355771 2024-10-08T05:00:05.031048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 331364 2024-10-08T05:00:00.845048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310933 2022-09-08T13:07:57.870084 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 320859 320651 2024-10-08T04:59:54.922144 2023-09-08T07:16:49.364102 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 312181 2006-02-20T16:36:46 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 117816 2006-02-20T16:36:48 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19925 2024-10-08T05:00:05.163081 application/rdf+xml 11774 2024-10-08T04:59:56.770061 image/jpeg 3140 2024-10-08T04:59:56.502100 image/jpeg 193035 2024-10-08T04:59:55.556079 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia