Benjamin Franklin by John S. C. Abbott
QR code
"Benjamin Franklin" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography details the life and contributions of Benjamin Franklin, a key figure in American history, emphasizing his character and the pivotal role he played in the struggles for America's independence. The opening of the biography focuses on Franklin's early life, detailing his parentage, childhood in Boston, and his formative experiences that shaped his character.
Franklin's father emigrated from England in search of a better life, and the narrative highlights Franklin's early education, his early work as an apprentice in his brother's printing business, and the social and economic environment of Boston during his youth. Key anecdotes illustrate Franklin's inquisitive nature, his early love for reading and writing, and crucial decisions, such as his eventual escape from his apprenticeship to seek broader opportunities in New York and Philadelphia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot), 1805-1877 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14001323 |
| Title |
Benjamin Franklin A Picture of the Struggles of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago |
| Series Title | American Pioneers and Patriots Series |
| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 |
| Subject | Statesmen -- United States -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30406 |
| Release Date | Nov 5, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 803 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!