Project Gutenberg 2012-09-07 Public domain in the USA. 47 Bigelow, John 1817 1911 14004869 Franklin: A Sketch Produced by Tom Cosmas (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Franklin: A Sketch" by John Bigelow is a biography written in the late 19th century, specifically during the late 1870s. The book delves into the life of Benjamin Franklin, capturing his evolution from a humble apprentice in a tallow-chandler's shop to a prominent figure in American journalism, politics, and science. It chronicles the significant contributions he made to society, including his pioneering work in electricity, establishment of the first American public library, and his role in the founding of the United States. In this detailed narrative, Bigelow outlines Franklin's early life, his foray into the printing business, and his ascent in the journalistic realm through the publication of influential works like "Poor Richard's Almanack." The book also highlights his political journey, from representing Pennsylvania in various assemblies to his pivotal role as a diplomat during the American Revolution, particularly in securing French support for the American cause. Bigelow correctly portrays Franklin not only as a key Founding Father but also as a symbol of the American spirit, embodying ingenuity, hard work, and the pursuit of knowledge. Overall, it serves as a testament to Franklin's multifaceted legacy and his lasting impact on American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40704/40704-h/images/cover.jpg en Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 Statesmen -- United States -- Biography E300 Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - American 94188 94197 2024-09-17T07:45:58.474228 2023-09-17T15:51:33.650337 text/html text/html 90742 2012-09-07T11:34:16 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 37709 2012-09-07T11:38:20 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 45627 2024-09-17T07:46:00.610234 application/epub+zip 46279 2024-09-17T07:45:58.879225 application/epub+zip 46279 2024-09-17T07:45:58.661242 application/epub+zip 78369 2024-09-17T07:46:02.164224 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 68616 2024-09-17T07:46:00.392230 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 67381 2022-09-18T15:56:14.985980 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 85305 85204 2024-09-17T07:45:58.339252 2023-09-17T15:51:33.528324 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 85099 2012-09-07T11:33:52 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 32734 2012-09-07T11:38:20 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 85090 2012-09-07T11:33:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32709 2012-09-07T11:38:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20021 2024-09-17T07:46:02.308223 application/rdf+xml 3664 2024-09-17T07:45:58.729250 image/jpeg 1297 2024-09-17T07:45:58.694236 image/jpeg 40763 2024-09-17T07:45:58.485230 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