02278cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000042001142450055001562640051002113000047002623360026003093370026003353380036003615000031003975080096004285201314005245340045018386530034018838560042019179990017019599607UtSlPG20260610133234.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE3001 aThayer, William Makepeace,d1820-189810aFrom Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-01-01  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Beth Trapaga, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders  a"From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin" by William Makepeace Thayer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the formative years of Benjamin Franklin, portraying his upbringing, the influence of his parents, and the various challenges that shaped his character and future contributions to American society. It aims to inspire readers, particularly the youth, by showcasing Franklin's journey from humble beginnings to becoming an iconic figure in history.  The beginning of the narrative introduces us to the Franklin family, notably focusing on Josiah Franklin, Benjamin's father, who debates the possibility of emigrating from England to New England to escape persecution. It elaborates on the family's decision to move, emphasizing their hope for a better life and opportunities. The opening sections also highlight the birth of Benjamin Franklin, dubbed "the fifteenth gift" of his family, and set the stage for his early life experiences that would ultimately mold him into the influential man he became. We see glimpses of Franklin's early lessons in value, as evidenced by a childhood incident involving a whistle, which foreshadows his lifelong inclination toward learning from experiences, even mistakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFranklin, Benjamin, 1706-179040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9607  c51300d51300