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LoC No.: 01029220

Title: Benjamin Franklin

Series Title: Riverside Biographical Series, number 3

Note: Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Benjamin Franklin" by Paul Elmer More is a historical biography written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin, examining his multifaceted character as a statesman, scientist, and philosopher. The biography aims to provide readers with an insightful look at Franklin's journey from his early days in Boston to his significant impact on American history. The opening of the biography introduces the reader to Franklin's life, highlighting his humble beginnings in Boston and the profound respect he garnered posthumously in places like Paris. More emphasizes Franklin's versatility—his roles as a soldier, politician, scientist, and author—and presents him as a symbol of the quintessential American character. We learn about Franklin's upbringing in a large family with modest means, his early education, and his childhood experiences that shaped his views and philosophies. Noteworthy anecdotes, such as his first forays into writing and his passion for reading, set the stage for understanding how Franklin evolved into a shrewd and enlightened thinker whose principles would have long-lasting implications for the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: More, Paul Elmer, 1864-1937

EBook No.: 29482

Published: Jul 22, 2009

Downloads: 90

Language: English

Subject: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Subject: Statesmen -- United States -- Biography

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 01029220

Title: Benjamin Franklin

Series Title: Riverside Biographical Series, number 3

Note: Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "Benjamin Franklin" by Paul Elmer More is a historical biography written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin, examining his multifaceted character as a statesman, scientist, and philosopher. The biography aims to provide readers with an insightful look at Franklin's journey from his early days in Boston to his significant impact on American history. The opening of the biography introduces the reader to Franklin's life, highlighting his humble beginnings in Boston and the profound respect he garnered posthumously in places like Paris. More emphasizes Franklin's versatility—his roles as a soldier, politician, scientist, and author—and presents him as a symbol of the quintessential American character. We learn about Franklin's upbringing in a large family with modest means, his early education, and his childhood experiences that shaped his views and philosophies. Noteworthy anecdotes, such as his first forays into writing and his passion for reading, set the stage for understanding how Franklin evolved into a shrewd and enlightened thinker whose principles would have long-lasting implications for the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: More, Paul Elmer, 1864-1937

EBook No.: 29482

Published: Jul 22, 2009

Downloads: 90

Language: English

Subject: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Subject: Statesmen -- United States -- Biography

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.