True stories of great American men : for young Americans (1898)
Brooks, Elbridge Streeter, 1846-1902 · Chicago ; Philadelphia ; Toronto : J.C. Winston · leaf 58
little thingsof his own to buymore. Often hewould trade his oldbooks at the second-hand book-stores forothers hehad notread. SoMr. Frank-lin, seeinghe was sofond of read-ing books,thought itwas best tomake a printer of him. His oldest son, James Franklin, already hada printing office and press.… … THE BOY FRANKLIN SLIPPING HIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE PAPERUNDER THE OFFICE DOOR. oo BENJAMIN FRANKLIN years old. He was to work for his brother without any pay,except his board and clothing. As Benjamin was then abouteleven years old, he would have to serve his brother for ten yearsto learn his trade.…
