Other editions of book Benjamin Franklin: A Story for Young Readers

Originally published in 1914 as half of the author’s larger “Benjamin Franklin: A Story and a Play,” this Kindle edition, equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 50 pages, describes, in simple language for young readers, the story of Benjamin Franklin, statesman, inventor, and scientist.CONTENTSI. Boyhood DaysII. Bound OutIII. The SecretIV. The OfferV. The Beginning of SuccessVI. The Kite That Worked WondersVII. The Wise CouncillorVIII. New DangerIX. Franklin’s Mission to FranceSAMPLE PASSAGE:They took their places under the roof of the open shed, and when there were signs of a dark, heavy cloud drawing near, the kite was sent up. But what Mr. Franklin hoped for did not happen, though the kite flew high. Another cloud soon came sailing past, and then another. Yet still nothing happened. Mr. Franklin was getting discouraged, when a particularly dark cloud approached the kite and surrounded it. And then! The fibers of the string stood out in all directions. As the watcher noted it, he touched his knuckle to the key at the end, and felt a shock, the very thing for which he was hoping. Again he touched it, and again came the shock. How delighted he was; he had proved to himself that lightning is electricity.About the Author:Mary Hazelton Wade (1880-1936) was the author of numerous books for young readers, most notably the “Our Little Cousin” series.