B. Franklin Printer

Benjamin Franklin's journey from a young printer to a pivotal founding father is explored, highlighting his contributions as a scientist, inventor, and statesman. At just twenty-two, he crafted his own epitaph, wishing to be remembered simply as a printer. The narrative follows his early struggles, including leaving his brother’s shop to forge his own path in New York. David A. Adler captures Franklin's wit and inventiveness, showcasing how he united thirteen colonies and shaped the nation. The book also includes interesting facts, an index, bibliography, and chronology.