Benjamin franklins female and male pseudonyms digital. In a letter to his sister in new england, a strong presbyter here follows, somewhat modified, the passage about cape breton. Along the way, he shares stories from his life, told in comic book style. From scraps and whispers, jill lepore has resurrected ben franklins youngest sister, the only relative who could truthfully say, every line from him was a pleasure. Data was entered from the library of benjamin franklin philadelphia. Meet bens sister jane, historys forgotten franklin npr. Apr 06, 2020 benjamin franklin was a lover of knowledge. We know her only through the letters responded to by her brother, and a small book a book of ages which lists no more than the dates of. Jul 01, 20 jill lepore interweaves her research on jane franklin, ben franklins sister, with her memories of her own spirited mother. Known to historians as benjamin franklins favorite sister, jane was eleven when her restless brother ran away from boston to begin his career in philadelphia.
She recorded the births of her children in a book of ages and we also see her handwriting on a copy of one of bens books that he gave her. Jane mecom, the favorite sister of benjamin franklin. The story of benjamin franklins sister and how women are. A fascinating story about ben franklin and his son. Oct 26, 2017 ben is quite taken with the 21st century, and insists on going on a tour to see how some of his creations, like the public library and fire station, are faring. Jan 01, 20 the subtitle of book of ages, the life and opinions of jane franklin, is what drew me to request this book. From benjamin franklin to jane mecom, 16 september 1758. To the characters, episode plots, pictures, video s and so much more. Its easy enough for younger children to understand, and is fun for parents to read, too. Lorraine pangle, author of the political philosophy of benjamin franklin, offers a guide to the best books out there on ben franklin.
The autobiography of benjamin franklin analysis shmoop. Jane franklin mecom march 27, 1712 may 7, 1794 was the youngest sister of benjamin. Oct 10, 20 book of ages is the name of lepore s extraordinary new book about jane franklin, but to call it simply a biography would be like calling ben s experiments with electricity mere kite flying. She was a sister from detroit, that is a fact and so clear from this book. Starting small and making it big an entrepreneurs journey to. Please be aware that the wikia is still under construction and is been expanded by wiki users at the moment so please alert us if you have any questions on how the franklin wiki. How ben franklin stole the lightning, by rosalyn schanzer is an enjoyable and entertaining book about some of ben franklins inventions and experiments. They were two among a group of seventeen siblings, an unfathomable number to we who live in the land of an average 2. Jane franklin mecom march 27, 1712 may 7, 1794 was the youngest sister of benjamin franklin and was considered one of his closest confidants.
Franklin s book defines itself as an autobiography in its title and were sticking to that. A practical guide to ethical polyamory kindle edition by veaux, franklin, hardy, janet, gill, tatiana, rickert, eve, rickert, eve. I have not read the first book about the queen of soul it was titled from these roots, but this book by david ritz, title respect, lines up with the various stories i have heard about aretha franklin. Jill lepore opens a smeared casement on the life of jane, benjamin franklins gifted sister, confidante, and lifelong correspondent. Oct 31, 2017 ben is quite taken with the 21st century, and insists on going on a tour to see how some of his creations, like the public library and fire station, are faring. Free educational history videos watch the ben franklin story.
National book award finalist one of the best books of the year npr time magazine the washington post entertainment weekly the boston globe a new york times notable book. This is the story of benjamin franklins favorite sister, jane franklin mecom. Probably the most wellknown woman connected to ben was ann franklin who was married to ben franklins brother james, the owner of printing businesses in boston and rhode island. It is truly fascinating to scroll through and take a look at some of the things that interested him. Thank you very much for your interest in and support of newyork historical society s public programs. After that, the two were together only seven times in. Apr 25, 2014 jacob riis coopted it to highlight the gap between the tenements and townhouses in late nineteenth century new york, while jill lepore uses franklins saying as the epigraph to her work focused on the founding fathers sister, titled book of ages. In spite of her lack of formal education, she learned to read and write at an early age. Benjamin franklin was born on january 17, 1706 in boston in what was known as the massachusetts bay colony. The couple had three children, elizabeth, samuel and hannah, in england. Jun 16, 2018 if you want to read the best book on benjamin franklin, than i would highly, highly recommend that you read walter isaacsons book, benjamin franklin. Three sisters reunite in 1901 denver following a family rift, as they join the fight for womens.
His father, josiah franklin, had 17 children in total. Franklin had just moved to philadelphia from boston to find employment as a printer. Founding father, statesman, diplomat, inventor, printerben franklin made such a deep and lasting impact on early america that his mark is still felt today over 250 years later. The book reads fairly fast and will interest anyone who enjoys reading about one of our founding fathers. What is the best book to read on benjamin franklin. In book of ages, historian jill lepore draws a portrait of one of the. He wrote more letters to her than he wrote to anyone else. A biography of jane franklin, benjamins sister, it is simultaneously a fascinating look at early america, a meditation on one. Both were members of an undistinguished lineage of francklynnes, then francklins, and eventually franklins, none of whom established themselves as much more than the name suggested blacksmiths, tinkerers, experimentersuntil benjamin made their name one of the most famous in america.
Jun 07, 2017 tweet benjamin franklins favorite sister benjamin franklin, the tenth of josiah franklins sons, was six years old when jane, the seventh daughter, was born on march 27, 1712. In october 1723, read met then 17yearold benjamin franklin in when he walked past the read home on market street one morning. After moving to boston, they had four more children, josiah. Mecom and franklin corresponded throughout the course of their lives, and some of their letters survive. In 1948, the meet corliss archer comic book, using waldos likeness, published by. Ben franklins backstory as herstory teachersfirst blog. Jane was the youngest daughter of the franklin family, and benjamin the youngest son.
Her life here first fully narrated from their entire surviving correspondence by carl van doren jan 1, 1950 4. Other than that, she exists in her correspondence with her brother. The ibpa benjamin franklin award program, which include over fifty categories recognizing. Six years younger that her famous brother, jane benefited from a particularly close relationship with him all her life. Book of ages, about ben franklins sibling the new york times. Franklin s first book while working as a printer in london, franklin published his first pamphlet at nineteen. Koystal and benjamin franklin, illustrated by fred harper discover history through the eyes of one of the smartest, funniest, and coolest figures from americas past. Benjamin franklin pinkerton the faithless young naval lieutenant. Ben gives sage advice on everything from good citizenship, manners, friendship, and being happy. Lorraine pangle is a political science professor at the university of texas at austin and codirector of the thomas jefferson center, a jmc partner program. Franklin believed that his behavior toward ralph s lady constituted an erratum, but felt well rid of so costly a friendship.
Newyork historical society ben franklin and his sister jane. Franklin made improper advances to her that she indignantly reported to ralph, who considered franklin s conduct sufficiently reprehensible to cancel all past debts. Sep 01, 2005 plus, he certainly must have developed a more mindful outlook along the way. The affectionate wife deborah and ben had a close marriage, except for the fact that for 18 of the 44 years of their union they lived apart. Jun 30, 2017 jill lepore delves into the unexamined life of ben franklins younger sister, jane, who unlike most of her 18th century, female peers could read and write. A parent guide to finding books at their childs reading level. This, however, is a cautionary tale about the differences between them, not in intelligence, but in opportunities. Ann smith franklin was the wife of james franklin and sisterinlaw to the founding father benjamin franklin. Prior to that date, the only record of her writing is a slim book that she made to chronicle her life.
Benjamin franklin was the most famous american of his agea worldrenowned inventor, essayist, philosopher, and diplomatand his classic autobiography, published after his death, is one of the greatest of all time. Growing up in boston at the start of the 18th century, benjamin franklin and his sister jane were known as benny and jenny. Richard saunders benjamin franklin, poor richards almanack, 1739. And, of course, he did invent that cool little booka surprisingly excellike tracking appand that you just gotta admire for pure nerdery.
Jul 16, 2018 lepores new book is called book of ages. National book award finalist from one of our most accomplished and widely admired historians, a revelatory portrait of benjamin franklins youngest sister and. He gave us the lightening rod, the franklin stove, bifocals, and poor richard s almanack. Jul 11, 2017 jane mecom was benjamin franklins sister. Janet riehecky 1953 biography personal, career, member. From one of our most accomplished and widely admired historians, a revelatory portrait of benjamin franklins youngest sister and a history of history itself. Traditionally, an autobiography can be basically defined as a connected narrative in which an individual tells his or her life story. Well, the autobiography is a mostly connected narrative, and franklin is using it to tell his life story. American philosophical society, 2006, which you can also link to from the library thing site. Meet bens sister jane, historys forgotten franklin. In his delightfully characteristic prose, franklin recounts his life from his early apprenticeship days to his election as the official printer of pennsylvania and the. In this metaphysical piece, a reply to william wollaston s the religion of nature delineated, franklin argued that if god was infinite wisdom and goodness, vice and virtue were empty distinctions.
By weaving together the tales of benjamin franklin and his beloved little sister, jill lepore creates a richly textured tapestry of life in early america. Jan 17, 2017 we know remarkably little about the life of ben franklins sister. I am looking forward to reading his sisters story book of ages by illl lepore. They were two among a group of seventeen siblings, an unfathomable number to we who live in the land of an. Dec 19, 20 i read as much as i dare, jane franklin once wrote to her older brother benjamin. The life and opinions of jane franklin excerpt below. The life and opinions of jane franklin, jill lepore reconstructs a history of ben franklins favorite sister. The book is based on decades of correspondence ben and jane shared. Jane was benjamin franklin s youngest sister, and as they were close in age they were also close in spirit.
Franklin, rickert, eve, hardy, janet, gill, tatiana. When her husband died, bens sisterinlaw became the proprietor of their business and a newspaper editor, a profession quite similar to her famous inlaw. Should be recommended reading for high school history classes. Though mecom never attended school, she learned to read and write under the tutelage of. The cree tribe native peoples series, bridgestone books mankato, mn, 2003. This program has been canceled because jill lepore has been nominated for the 20 national book award, and her attendance at awardrelated events is mandatory the evening of november 19. The autobiography of benjamin franklin conservative book club. May 02, 2012 jenifer glynn, franklin s younger sister, now offers an insider portrait. You will find all things from the original 2d and updated 3d animated series that airs now since 2011. Both were members of an undistinguished lineage of francklynnes, then francklins, and eventually franklins, none of whom established themselves as much more than the name suggested blacksmiths, tinkerers, experimenters. She doesnt add anything new to our knowledge of franklin s scientific work, which was fully explored by sayre and maddox. She was born around 1708, most likely in birmingham, england some sources state she was born in philadelphia to john and sarah read, a well respected. Book of ages is the name of lepores extraordinary new book about jane franklin, but to call it simply a biography would be like calling bens experiments with electricity mere kite flying.
Adultery, a curious pregnancy and ben franklins sister. Both were members of an undistinguished lineage of francklynnes, then francklins, and eventually franklins. More on the autobiography of benjamin franklin full text of franklins autobiography bartleby. The subject is tailormade for lepore, as artful a writer as she is exact a scholar. Janet marie waldo lee february 4, 1919 june 12, 2016 was an american radio and voice. Leveled book list guided reading levels olmsted falls city. Benjamin franklin, raintree steckvaughn austin, tx, 2003. He was born on a small house on 17 milk street, across the street from the old meeting house. In 1790, benjamin franklin left a legacy to the citizens of boston that andrew. But even if their bond lacked grand passion, it had mutual respect. I read as much as i dare, jane franklin once wrote to her older brother benjamin. While benjamin was able to forge a path to greatness from his obscure beginnings, jane, trapped by gender, starved of education, was not.
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