Benjamin Franklin

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

Benjamin Franklin by Elbert Hubbard is a biographical book that provides an in-depth look into the life and achievements of one of America's most revered founding fathers. The book covers Franklin's life from his humble beginnings as a printer's apprentice to his rise as a successful businessman, inventor, and statesman. The author explores Franklin's numerous accomplishments, including his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution, his experiments with electricity, and his founding of the first public library in America. The book also delves into Franklin's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships. Through Hubbard's engaging writing style, readers gain a greater understanding of Franklin's impact on American history and his enduring legacy as a polymath and visionary.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: American Statesmen, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610401X.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425342752
• ISBN13: 9781425342753
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"