The Life of Benjamin Franklin, Illustrated by Tales, Sketches, and Anecdotes

CHAPTER I.

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Birth of Franklin. Early Education. Anecdote. Choice of a Trade. He is placed with a Cutler. His Fondness for Reading. Bound Apprentice to his Brother. Makes a Couple of Ballads. His Friend Collins. Reads the Spectator. 11