Benjamin Franklin by John S. C. Abbott
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Author | Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot), 1805-1877 |
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LoC No. | 14001323 |
Title |
Benjamin Franklin
A Picture of the Struggles of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago |
Series Title | American Pioneers and Patriots Series |
Note | Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
Credits |
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Summary | "Benjamin Franklin" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography details the life and contributions of Benjamin Franklin, a key figure in American history, emphasizing his character and the pivotal role he played in the struggles for America's independence. The opening of the biography focuses on Franklin's early life, detailing his parentage, childhood in Boston, and his formative experiences that shaped his character. Franklin's father emigrated from England in search of a better life, and the narrative highlights Franklin's early education, his early work as an apprentice in his brother's printing business, and the social and economic environment of Boston during his youth. Key anecdotes illustrate Franklin's inquisitive nature, his early love for reading and writing, and crucial decisions, such as his eventual escape from his apprenticeship to seek broader opportunities in New York and Philadelphia. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
Subject | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 |
Subject | Statesmen -- United States -- Biography |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 30406 |
Release Date | Nov 5, 2009 |
Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 106 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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