The Printer Boy; Or, How Ben Franklin Made His Mark. An Example for Youth
The book The Printer Boy; Or, How Ben Franklin Made His Mark. An Example for Youth was written by author Thayer, William Makepeace, 1820-1898 Here you can read free online of The Printer Boy; Or, How Ben Franklin Made His Mark. An Example for Youth book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Printer Boy; Or, How Ben Franklin Made His Mark. An Example for Youth a good or bad book?
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Franklin called upon Samuel, his nephew, and made known the wishes of Benjamin. Although it was a new and unex pected subject, yet he received it favorably, and finally decided that Benjamin might come imme diately, and try his hand at this new business. He thought it was best for both parties that no definite agreement or bargain should be made until Benja- 72 THE PEINTEK-BOY. min had tried the work, to which his father as sented. Accordingly, Benjamin entered upon his new trade immediately, a...nd was much pleased with it. It was so different from the work of candle-making, and required so much more thought and ingenuity, that he was prepared to pronounce it " first rate. " It was with a light and cheerful heart that he went to each day s task. Mr. Franklin acted wisely in consulting the in clination of his son about a trade. A boy may have more qualifications for one pursuit than another ; and this will generally be made manifest in the bent of his mind. He will exhibit a degree of tact for one calling, while he may be a blunderer at almost anything else.
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