Life Story of Benjamin Franklin

Ttud Ayir

Beschreibung

This book tells Benjamin Franklin’s whole adventure in twelve vivid chapters that read like short stories. We meet him as the fifteenth child of a Boston candle maker, trace his flight to Philadelphia, and watch him turn printing ink into influence. We sail with him to stormy London, see him charm France in a fur cap, and sit beside him in the sweltering room where the U.S. Constitution is hammered into shape. Each chapter shows one big role—apprentice, inventor, diplomat, elder statesman—written in clear sentences that any modern reader can follow. Along the way, we learn how lightning rods, lending libraries, and volunteer fire companies were born; how smart compromises saved a fragile union; and how Franklin’s humor kept tempers cool. The narrative ends with his peaceful death and the global mourning that followed, then follows his ideas forward into the present. The book is both a biography and a toolbox: every episode delivers a practical lesson on negotiation, problem-solving, or community building. No scholarly jargon, no side paths—just the main road of a life that proves common sense and goodwill can move nations. Read it for inspiration, for civic insight, or simply for the joy of spending a few evenings with one of history’s most engaging characters.

Verfügbar seit: 06.05.2025.

Drucklänge: 155 Seiten.

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