Benjamin Franklin

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morse, John T., Jr. (John Torrey), 1840-1937

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Benjamin Franklin" by John T. Morse, Jr. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin, one of America's most prominent founding figures, focusing on his contributions to the American Revolution and the development of the United States. The topic encompasses Franklin's early life, his rise from a modest upbringing to becoming a leading statesman and inventor, and his multifaceted role in shaping American society and politics. The opening of the book sets the stage for Franklin's life story by reflecting on the challenge of narrating his early years, which are famously detailed in his autobiography. Morse describes Franklin's origins as the son of a tallow-chandler in Boston, his early education, and the beginning of his apprenticeship as a printer at the young age of thirteen. The narrative highlights Franklin's intellectual curiosity and ambition, leading him to leave Boston for Philadelphia in search of better opportunities. As he embarks on this journey, readers are introduced to his formative experiences, setting the tone for his later ventures that would significantly impact American culture and politics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-05-07