Project Gutenberg 2012-09-07 Public domain in the USA. 141 Bigelow, John 1817 1911 14004869 Franklin: A Sketch Produced by Tom Cosmas (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Franklin: A Sketch" by John Bigelow is a biography written in the late 19th century, specifically during the late 1870s. The book delves into the life of Benjamin Franklin, capturing his evolution from a humble apprentice in a tallow-chandler's shop to a prominent figure in American journalism, politics, and science. It chronicles the significant contributions he made to society, including his pioneering work in electricity, establishment of the first American public library, and his role in the founding of the United States. In this detailed narrative, Bigelow outlines Franklin's early life, his foray into the printing business, and his ascent in the journalistic realm through the publication of influential works like "Poor Richard's Almanack." The book also highlights his political journey, from representing Pennsylvania in various assemblies to his pivotal role as a diplomat during the American Revolution, particularly in securing French support for the American cause. Bigelow correctly portrays Franklin not only as a key Founding Father but also as a symbol of the American spirit, embodying ingenuity, hard work, and the pursuit of knowledge. Overall, it serves as a testament to Franklin's multifaceted legacy and his lasting impact on American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40704/40704-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 46.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 Statesmen -- United States -- Biography E300 Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - American Category: Biographies Category: History - American 94378 2025-06-16T14:16:41.493554 text/html 90742 2012-09-07T11:34:16 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 45884 2025-06-16T14:16:43.907575 application/epub+zip 46276 2025-06-16T14:16:42.046594 application/epub+zip 46277 2025-06-16T14:16:41.715562 application/epub+zip 78333 2025-06-16T14:16:45.534571 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 68658 2025-06-16T14:16:43.666573 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 67381 2022-09-18T15:56:14.985980 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 85204 2023-09-17T15:51:33.528324 text/plain 15774 2025-06-16T14:16:45.680574 application/rdf+xml 3664 2025-06-16T14:16:41.792566 image/jpeg 1297 2025-06-16T14:16:41.753564 image/jpeg 40810 2025-06-16T14:16:41.507566 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia