The True Benjamin Franklin - Hardcover

The True Benjamin Franklin is a biography written by Sydney George Fisher that delves into the life and times of one of America's most iconic founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Fisher's book provides a comprehensive look at Franklin's early years as an apprentice in his brother's printing shop, his rise to prominence as a newspaper editor, and his political career as a diplomat, statesman, and inventor.Fisher's biography is unique in that it seeks to dispel many of the myths and legends that have grown up around Franklin over the years. Rather than portraying him as a larger-than-life figure, Fisher presents Franklin as a flawed and complex human being, with all the contradictions and imperfections that come with that.The book covers all aspects of Franklin's life, from his early struggles with poverty and his efforts to improve the lives of his fellow citizens, to his role in the American Revolution and his contributions to the drafting of the US Constitution. Fisher also explores Franklin's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his friends, and his many mistresses.Throughout the book, Fisher draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Franklin's own writings, letters, and journals, as well as the accounts of his contemporaries. The result is a rich and detailed portrait of one of America's most important historical figures, one that sheds new light on his life, his achievements, and his legacy.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.