02273cam a22003013u 4500 49452 UtSlPG 20260610134133.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Hart, Albert Bushnell, 1854-1943 The Mentor: Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 6, Num. 7, Serial No. 155, May 15, 1918 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-07-16 Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Mentor: Benjamin Franklin, Vol. 6, Num. 7, Serial No. 155, May 15, 1918" by Hart is a biographical publication produced in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the life and contributions of Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s Founding Fathers, highlighting his roles as a statesman, scientist, and philosopher. The publication captures the essence of Franklin's diverse talents and provides insights into his impact on American history. The book explores various facets of Franklin's life, starting from his humble beginnings in Boston to his pivotal role in the American Revolution and his achievements in diplomacy, science, and literature. It recounts his early life, his rise in the printing business, and his groundbreaking scientific experiments, such as his famous kite experiment which established the connection between lightning and electricity. Additionally, it illustrates his contributions to the American political landscape, including his participation in the Continental Congress and his involvement in drafting the Declaration of Independence. Ultimately, the book presents Franklin as a self-made polymath whose ideas and actions greatly influenced the founding and shaping of the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49452 90290 90290