Benjamin Franklin the First Civilized American

""Benjamin Franklin the First Civilized American"" by Russell Phillips is a biography of one of America's most influential founding fathers. The book explores Franklin's life from his humble beginnings as the son of a candle maker to his rise as a successful businessman, inventor, and diplomat. The author delves into Franklin's personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends, as well as his political and social achievements. Phillips also examines Franklin's role in the American Revolution and his contributions to the drafting of the United States Constitution. Through extensive research and analysis, this book offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of Benjamin Franklin, a man who helped shape the course of American history.1926. Contents: The Moulding of a Young Chandler; The Business of Life is with Matter; The Boy Publisher; Exile; The New Home; The Return from Exile; London and The Dangerous Time of Youth; First Studies of Men and Things; Franklin Begins to Find Himself; A Young Man States His Creed of Life; Philadelphia�������s Youngest Master-Printer; Money Making and Saving; Marriage; The Era of Poor Richard; First Ventures in Politics; The First Thrills from Science; The Challenge to the Clouds; Projects Ripen and Increase; Franklin�������s Humorous Year; Army General and Ambassador; Conquests in England; Political Slings and Arrows; In London for the Third Time; Franklin Meets the High Priest of the Hell Fire Club; The Attack in the Cockpit; The Defeat of Pitt and Peace; Assistant at the Birth of a Republic; A Fur Cap among Powdered Heads; A Chapter of Altercations; Franklin and Madame Brillon; Franklin and Madame Helvetius; Franklin and the Countess d�������Houdetot; Final Days in France; Home is the Sailor; and Franklin�������s Will.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.