Benjamin Franklin; A Picture Of The Struggles Of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago

By John S.C. Abbott

Book Overview

A portrait of a fledgling nation's will and wit, Benjamin Franklin, A Picture Of The Struggles Of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago peers through the life of a towering figure and a turbulent era. This accessible historical biography blends political history with a luminous nonfiction narrative, inviting the general reader to see eighteenth century america through the eyes of its earliest champions. Abbott surveys colonial america with clarity and reverence, tracing the daily trials, ideals, and debates that shaped the founding era. The book sits at the intersection of biography and history, offering rich textures for history students and classroom use alike, while also rewarding casual readers with vivid scenes, human detail, and ideas that still resonate today. Its literary significance lies in a lucid, persuasive reconstruction of a world in transition, where character and circumstance collided to forge a nation. The work is not merely informative; it is a cultural artefact that helps readers understand the motives and struggles that informed founding fathers biographies across generations. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, sure to engage history enthusiasts and serious readers alike-an enduring testament to early america struggles, and to the enduring ideals of the republic.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354841457
• ISBN13: 9789354841453
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"