The Life Of Benjamin Franklin: Illustrated By Tales, Sketches, And Anecdotes (1838)

""The Life of Benjamin Franklin: Illustrated by Tales, Sketches, and Anecdotes"" is a biographical book written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich in 1838. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of one of America's most prominent founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. The author uses a combination of stories, sketches, and anecdotes to give readers a vivid picture of Franklin's life, from his humble beginnings as a printer's apprentice to his rise as a successful businessman, inventor, and statesman. The book covers various aspects of Franklin's life, including his contributions to science, his role in the American Revolution, and his diplomatic career. Goodrich also explores Franklin's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and sketches that help bring Franklin's world to life.Overall, ""The Life of Benjamin Franklin"" is a fascinating look at one of America's most influential figures. The book provides a detailed and engaging account of Franklin's life, and is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the life of this remarkable man.""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.