The Life of Benjamin Franklin by M. L. Weems

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Author Weems, M. L. (Mason Locke), 1759-1825
Title The Life of Benjamin Franklin
With Many Choice Anecdotes and admirable sayings of this great man never before published by any of his biographers
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Summary "The Life of Benjamin Franklin" by M. L. Weems is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book explores the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin, one of America's founding fathers, highlighting his intellect, humor, and contributions to society. It delves into his early life, background, and the values instilled in him by his family, setting the stage for his later accomplishments and philosophies. The opening of the book introduces Franklin as the son of a humble tallow-chandler from Boston and describes his character as wise and philanthropic. Weems details Franklin's early education and his family's emphasis on learning, profiling influential relatives such as his industrious uncles who valued knowledge over leisure. The text narrates brief anecdotes from Franklin's youth, showcasing his ingenuity, his early love for literature, and the challenges he faced, including being taken out of school to work in his father's candle-making business, which fueled his desire for greater achievements. The narrative sets a rich backdrop of Franklin's formative years, outlining the foundations of his remarkable life and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Subject Statesmen -- United States -- Biography
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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