A Lecture On The Life Of Dr. Franklin (1842)

A Lecture on the Life of Dr. Franklin is a book written by Hugh McNeile in 1842. The book is a detailed account of the life of Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. It covers Franklin's life from his birth in Boston in 1706 to his death in Philadelphia in 1790. McNeile's account of Franklin's life includes his early years as an apprentice in his brother's printing shop, his time as a statesman and diplomat in London and Paris, and his later years as a scientist and inventor. The book provides a fascinating insight into Franklin's character, his beliefs, and his achievements. Throughout the book, McNeile highlights Franklin's contributions to science, politics, and society. He describes how Franklin was instrumental in drafting the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution, and how he played a key role in negotiating the Treaty of Paris that ended the American Revolutionary War. McNeile also explores Franklin's scientific experiments and inventions, including his work on electricity, his invention of the lightning rod, and his development of the bifocal lens. He shows how Franklin's scientific discoveries helped to shape the modern world and how his ideas continue to influence science and technology today. Overall, A Lecture on the Life of Dr. Franklin is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of America's most important historical figures. It provides a fascinating insight into Franklin's life and achievements, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, science, and politics.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.