Publisher's Synopsis
""True To His Home: A Tale Of The Boyhood Of Franklin"" is a novel written by Hezekiah Butterworth that tells the story of Benjamin Franklin's childhood. The book begins with Franklin's birth and follows him as he grows up in Boston during the early 18th century. The story is told from a third-person perspective and focuses on Franklin's family, friends, and the community he lived in. The book explores Franklin's early years, including his education, his apprenticeship with his older brother, and his early experiments with electricity. It also delves into his relationships with his family and friends, particularly his relationship with his mother, who played a significant role in shaping his character and values. Throughout the book, the author highlights the importance of Franklin's home and community in shaping his character and values. The book also touches on some of the social and political issues of the time, such as the tensions between the British and the colonists, and the role of religion in the community. Overall, ""True To His Home: A Tale Of The Boyhood Of Franklin"" is an engaging and informative historical novel that provides insight into the early life of one of America's most influential founding fathers.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.
