More, Paul Elmer 1864-1937 creator text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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.) Original publication data not identified Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 Statesmen -- United States -- Biography E300 Original publication data not identified 01029220 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29482 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29482 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133654.0 29482