The Printer Boy; Or, How Benjamin Franklin Made His Mark

Download or read book The Printer Boy; Or, How Benjamin Franklin Made His Mark written by William Makepeace Thayer and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-13 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The biography details the life of Benjamin Franklin, a prominent figure in American history. Franklin was known for his diverse array of talents and interests, which included writing, science, invention, politics, and diplomacy. As one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, he played a key role in the drafting and signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, as well as serving as the country's first Postmaster General. The book explores Franklin's early life, his rise to prominence as a printer and writer, his experiments and discoveries in science, his political and diplomatic career, and his legacy as a statesman and philosopher.