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Copyright. 1876, hv D. I.OTHROP & Co.
CONTENTS.
F8C76 1876
CHAPTER I.
Franklin's Ancestry.-His Father.- Population of Massa-
chusetts. - Boston in 1680.- Franklin's Home. - His
Father's Second Marriage. - Peter Folger.- His Moth-
er.
CHAPTER II.
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Franklin's Birth.-Dr. Willard. - Uncle Benjamin.- His
Father's House.-Family Scene.-Population of Massa-
chusetts and of Boston.-Commerce of Boston.-Its So-
cial Character.- Madame Knight.-Franklin in his boy-
hood. "Paying too much for the Whistle. "- - Sent to
Grammer School.-In his Father's Shop.- Building a
Wharf. Gets into Trouble. -Fond of Swimming.
Learning to Swim.-Swimming with a Kite.-Sleeping
on the Water in 1785.
CHAPTER III.
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His Brother John.- Dislikes his Father's Trade.-Looking
for a Trade.-Fond of Books.-The Books he Read.-
Cotton Mather.- Becomes a Printer's Apprentice to his
Brother James.-Borrowing Books.-Writing Poetry and
Prose.-Improving his Style.—How he Bought Books.—
His Diet.-The Character of his Reading.-Fond of Dis-
cussions.
CHAPTER IV.
28
The Newspaper in Franklin's Day.-A Newsboy.- Writing
for a Newspaper.- His Brother James a Hard Master.-
Benjamin becomes Manager of the Courant.- Resolves to
Break his Engagement.
CHAPTER V.
35
Runs Away.- Goes in a Sloop to New York.- Vegetarian
Principles Tested.-Eating Fish.-In New York.-Seeks
Employment at his Trade.-Goes to Philadelphia.— The
(1)
Voyage.-A Dutchman Overboard.-Stops at Burlington.
-Dr. Brown.-Reaches Philadelphia. - Description of
the City.-Walking the Streets. Eating Rolls.- Falls
Asleep in a Meeting-house. -Bradford the Printer.
Keimer.
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CHAPTER VI.
In Philadelphia.- Keimer.- Hears from Home.- Sir Wil-
liam Keith.-Keith becomes Franklin's Patron.-Keith's
Proposal to Franklin.- Brilliant Prospects.
CHAPTER VII.
50
A New Plan.- Returns to Boston.-Welcomed Home.-
Ill-treated by James.- Visits his Brother's Office.-Calls
on Cotton Mather.-Stooping.-His Father Disapproves
of Governor Keith's Plan.- Consents to his Return to
Philadelphia.- He Embarks for New York.- Visits his
Brother at Newport.- Mr. Vernon.- At New York.—
Collins.- Governor Burnet.- Incident on the Deleware.-
A Green Meadow.—Sad Experience with Collins.— Rup-
55
In Philadelphia. Calls on Governor Keith.-New Prom-
ises. Plan for Setting up in Business.-Vernon's Money.
- Keimer. — Thoughts of Marriage. - Miss Read. —A
Prudent Mother.
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CHAPTER IX.
64
Governor Keith.- Great Promises.- Never Ready.- Frank-
lin sails for England.- No Letters.-Discovers the Decep-
tion.- A Stranger in London.- Mr. Denham.- Franklin's
Opinion of Sir William Keith.-Ralph Again.- Frank-
lin Finds Employment.
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CHAPTER X.
Relieved of a Burden. - A New Printing-Office. - The Wa-
ter-American.-Beer-Drinkers.- Initiation-Fee. - Frugal
Living.- New Lodgings.-A Catholic Lady.-Wygate.-
Denham. Hls Proposal to Franklin.
CHAPTER XI.
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Leaves England.- His Journal,- An Adventure.- Playing
Cards. A Dutchman. Talking to a Foreigner. - A
Trial.- A Weary Bird.-Dolphins.- A Shark.— Land.—
Cape Henlopen.- Welcomed at Newcastle. A Happy
Day.-At Home.
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CHAPTER XII.
In Philadelphia.- A New Governor.- Sir William Keith.-
Miss Read.-Franklin in Business.-Mr. Denham.-Out
of Business.- Returns to Keimer.-Larger Wages.- The
Workmen.-George Webb.-Franklin Invents a Mould for
Casting Types.-Engraving.-Leaves Keimer.- Meredith.
-A New Plan.-New Engagement with Keimer.-Print-
ing Paper money. - Franklin's Inventive Genius. - At
Burlington.-A Favorite.- New and Valuable Acquaint-
ances.-Isaac Decow.-A Croaker.-Samuel Nickle.
Letter to his Sister.
CHAPTER XIII.
89
The Junto.-Its Members.-Queries. - Terms of Admis-
sion. Origin of American Philosophical Society. - His
Diligence. Dr. Baird.
CHAPTER XIV
99
His Newspaper Prospers. - Obtains the Public Printing.
Hears from Mr. Vernon. A Difficulty. - Fear of Fail-
nre.-Trouble from Meredith.-Separation. Relief from
Friends.-Discussions in the Junto.-Demand for Paper
Money.- Writes on the Nature and Necessity of a Paper
Currency.- Prints the Money.-Adds a Stationer's Shop.-
His Business Principles.- Uses a Wheelbarrow.- Keimer
goes to Barbadoes.—Mr. Bradford the only Rival.- Frank-
lin's Method of Resentment. - Thinks of Matrimony.
Mrs. Godfrey as a Matchmaker.-"A Deserving Girl."-
Failure of the Plan.-Thinks of Miss Read.- Marriage.-
Letter to Mr. Mecum.- Remedy for Cancer.
CHAPTER XV.
105
Book-sellers.-A Library. — Readers of Books in Philadel-
phia Public Library. -How he obtained Subscribers.-
Standing before Kings. -Improved Circumstances. -A
Good Wife.-A China Bowl and Silver Spoon.-Form of
Prayer.- Plan of Moral Perfection.- Catalogue of Moral
Virtues. Speckled Axe. - A Prayer.- Temperance and
other Virtues.-On Humility.-On Pride.-Good Reso-
lutions.-A United Party for Virtue.- A Creed. 115
CHAPTER XVI.
Poor Richard's Almanac. -Address to the Reader. - Enig-
matical I'rophecies.- Harangue at an Auction. 129
CHAPTER XVII.
Employment for Women.-Establishes a Printing-office in
Charleston. What a Woman did.- Foreign Languages.
-Playing Chess.-The Study of Languages.-Visits Bos-
ton. Calls at Newport.- James Franklin.-A Reconcili-
ation. Death of his Son Francis. - The Junto. - New
Clubs. In Public Life. -Clerk of the Assembly. - Sub-
duing a Foe. - Becomes Deputy-Postmaster. - New Pros-
perity. His Newspaper. Municipal Improvements.
City Watch.- Fire Company.
CHAPTER XVI
138
George Whitfield.- A Meeting-house.-Orphan House in
Georgia. Franklin's Pockets Emptied. The Quaker's
Reply. — Franklin's Intimacy with Whitfield. — Whit-
field's Voice. - His Old and New Sermons. - Letter to
Whitfield. Franklin's Religious Views.- Prosperity in
Business. Views of Partnership.- Franklins Store.-In
Boston. Dr. Spence.-Electrical Kiss.-Magical Picture.
- The Conspirators.- Electrical Pic-nic.- Electricity and
Lightning. His Reputation in England.- The Royal So-
ciety.
CHAPTER XIX.
143
A Proposal for a College.-Philosophical Society. - Its Ob-
jects. American Philosophical Society.-Defense of the
Province.-Designs of France. Louisburg. A Quaker
Colony. A Voluntary Malitia.-"Plain Truth.".
Elected Colonel. A Battery. A Lottery. - Procuring
Cannon. Governor Clinton. The Proprietaries Dis-
pleased. Proposes a Fast. -Writes a Proclamation.
His Rule about Offices.-Re-elected Clerk.- The Quak-
ers on Defensive War. 159
CHAPTER XX.
Peace Concluded.— An Academy.-"Proposals Relating to
the Education of Youth."-Plan of Education. — How
Franklin became a Member of the Board. —A Charity
School. Philosophical Studies.-Buys Dr. Spence's Ap-
paratus.- Commissioner of Peace.- Alderman.- Member
of the Assembly.-Letter from his Mother.-Postscript
from his Sister.-Charles Sumner.- His Son elected Clerk.
-One of a Commission to treat with the Indians.-Conduct
of the Indians.- Effect of Ardent Spirits.- A Hospital.—
How he obtained a Subscription.-The Subject in the As-
sembly. His Views about caring for the Poor. - Im-
provement of the Streets.-Becomes Postmaster General.
Receives the Degree of Master of Arts. - Dignity of La-
bor.-On Luxury.- The Farmer of Cape May.
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