CHAPTER XIX. PAGES 296-310.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.

TOPICS FOR COLLATERAL READING.--For topics to be read in connection with the life and career of Franklin, see the index to Fiske's _The American Revolution_, Fiske's _The Critical Period of American History_ (1783-1789), and Morse's _Benjamin Franklin_ (American Statesmen Series).

REFERENCES FOR READING.--Franklin's _Autobiography_ should be read before all other books on Franklin. Read also _Printer Boy_ (Franklin) (Famous Boy Series); _Poor Richards Story_ (Franklin) (Daring Deed Series); Abbott's _Benjamin Franklin_ (Ajax Series) and Parton's _Life of Franklin_.

OUTSIDE READINGS.--Butterworth's _True to his Home_ (Franklin); Brooks's _True Story of Benjamin Franklin_.