"The Life of Benjamin Franklin" by M. L. Weems is a historical biography that unveils the extraordinary journey of one of America's pivotal founding fathers. Opening with his humble beginnings as the son of a Boston candle maker, the story traces his evolution into a figure of intellect and philanthropy, from his family's focus on scholastic achievement and the impact of his book-loving uncles to his early ingenuity and ambition that led him from candle-making to greatness. The narrative emphasizes the values and early experiences that crafted his character and set the stage for his future triumphs and contributions to society, painting a picture of a man driven by the desire to achieve far beyond what was expected of him.
The Life of Benjamin Franklin With Many Choice Anecdotes and admirable sayings of this great man never before published by any of his biographers
By M. L. (Mason Locke) Weems
From a poor candle-maker's son to a renowned statesman and inventor, discover the incredible life of a man who shaped a nation with his wisdom and wit.
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About the AuthorMason Locke Weems, usually referred to as Parson Weems, was an American minister, evangelical bookseller and author who wrote the first biography of George Washington immediately after his death. Some popular stories about Washington thought during the 20th century to be apocryphal can be traced to Weems, including the cherry tree tale. Weems' biography of Washington was a bestseller that depicted Washington's virtues and was intended to provide morally instructive tales for the youth of the young nation.
Mason Locke Weems, usually referred to as Parson Weems, was an American minister, evangelical bookseller and author who wrote the first biography of George Washington immediately after his death. Some popular stories about Washington thought during the 20th century to be apocryphal can be traced to Weems, including the cherry tree tale. Weems' biography of Washington was a bestseller that depicted Washington's virtues and was intended to provide morally instructive tales for the youth of the young nation.
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