Publisher's Synopsis
Young Benjamin Franklin; Or The Right Road Through Life: A Boy�������s Book On A Boy�������s Own Subject is a biography of the early life of one of America's most famous founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Written by Henry Mayhew and first published in 1862, this book is intended for young readers and provides an engaging and accessible account of Franklin's youth.The book begins by describing Franklin's childhood in Boston, where he was born in 1706. It goes on to detail his early education, his apprenticeship as a printer, and his eventual move to Philadelphia, where he established himself as a successful businessman and civic leader.Throughout the book, Mayhew emphasizes the qualities that made Franklin such a remarkable figure: his intelligence, his hard work, his curiosity, and his commitment to self-improvement. He also highlights Franklin's many accomplishments, including his invention of the lightning rod, his founding of the University of Pennsylvania, and his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence.In addition to recounting Franklin's life story, Young Benjamin Franklin also offers practical advice to young readers on how to achieve success and happiness in their own lives. Mayhew encourages his readers to follow Franklin's example by pursuing their passions, working hard, and always striving to learn and improve.Overall, Young Benjamin Franklin; Or The Right Road Through Life: A Boy�������s Book On A Boy�������s Own Subject is an inspiring and informative biography that offers valuable lessons for readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
