02449cam a22003493u 4500 29482 UtSlPG 20260610133654.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01029220 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 More, Paul Elmer, 1864-1937 Benjamin Franklin Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Riverside Biographical Series, number 3 Release date is 2009-07-22 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.) "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.) Original publication data not identified Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 Statesmen -- United States -- Biography Riverside Biographical Series, number 3 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29482 70330 70330