I personally think all “true” americans should read this stor’y to learn the man’s life rather than be stuck with the old ones ...  Read More

I personally think all “true” americans should read this stor’y to learn the man’s life rather than be stuck with the old ones found in many popular books and mov’ies.  Read Less

This book was given to me with the expectation that i would write a review, but that fact did not influence the content of my review.

This book was given to me with the expectation that i would write a review, but that fact did not influence the content of my review.  Read Less

Franklin sent the letters to america with the instructions that they were to be kept confidential; against his advice, the lett...  Read More

Franklin sent the letters to america with the instructions that they were to be kept confidential; against his advice, the letters were published in massachusetts.  Read Less

The impetus for the gathering came from england’s board of trade, in the hopes that the colonies would be able to defend themse...  Read More

The impetus for the gathering came from england’s board of trade, in the hopes that the colonies would be able to defend themselves against the french as well as improve relations with the native tribes.  Read Less

Education for the franklins was desirable, but money was tight, and benjamin’s time in the south grammar school when he was eig...  Read More

Education for the franklins was desirable, but money was tight, and benjamin’s time in the south grammar school when he was eight years old only lasted a few months because his father couldn’t afford the cost.  Read Less

They bought out a competing printer—franklin’s former employer, samuel keimer—who had gone bankrupt, and turned his pennsylvani...  Read More

They bought out a competing printer—franklin’s former employer, samuel keimer—who had gone bankrupt, and turned his pennsylvania gazette into a successful enterprise.  Read Less