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Franklin: The Apprentice Boy (1855)

Franklin: The Apprentice Boy (1855)

Abbott, Jacob

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ISBN10: 1166583961
ISBN13: 9781166583965
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Franklin: The Apprentice Boy is a book written by Jacob Abbott and published in 1855. The book tells the story of Benjamin Franklin's early life as an apprentice in his brother's printing shop in Boston. The book follows Franklin's journey as he learns the trade of printing and begins to develop his skills as a writer and inventor. Throughout the book, Abbott explores Franklin's character and his determination to succeed despite the challenges he faces. The book also delves into the social and political context of the time, including the tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain.As an apprentice, Franklin faces many obstacles, including his difficult relationship with his brother and the harsh working conditions of the printing shop. However, he perseveres and eventually becomes a successful businessman and inventor.Overall, Franklin: The Apprentice Boy is a compelling biography that offers insight into the life of one of America's most famous founding fathers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, entrepreneurship, or the life of Benjamin Franklin.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.

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