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100 1 _aGoodrich, Samuel G.
_q(Samuel Griswold),
_d1793-1860
245 1 4 _aThe Life of Benjamin Franklin, Illustrated by Tales, Sketches, and Anecdotes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-01-02
508 _aE-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/)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFranklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
653 _aStatesmen -- United States -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38469
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