02278cam a22003133u 4500 38469 UtSlPG 20260610133858.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860 The Life of Benjamin Franklin, Illustrated by Tales, Sketches, and Anecdotes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-01-02 E-text prepared by Katherine Ward and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from scanned images of public domain material generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com/) "The Life of Benjamin Franklin, Illustrated by Tales, Sketches, and Anecdotes" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work aims to chronicle the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin through a series of engaging narratives, anecdotes, and sketches, emphasizing his impact on American history and society. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Franklin's early life, detailing his birth in Boston in 1706, his family background, and his initial inclination towards education and the church, which later evolved as financial constraints redirected him toward apprenticeships in trade. The opening chapters highlight his passion for reading, his involvement in various trades, and his apprenticeship under his brother, illustrating the formative years that shaped his character and ambitions. Franklin's adventures, including his attempts at writing poetry and his eventual career advancements, set the stage for his remarkable journey as an influential figure in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 Statesmen -- United States -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38469 79308 79308