Young Benjamin Franklin; Or The Right Road Through Life : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163921210 : 1163921211 : 10 Sep 2010 : Young Benjamin Franklin; Or The Right Road Through Life: A Boy???????s Book On A Boy???????s Own Subject is a biography of the early life of one of America's most famous founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Written by Henry Mayhew and first published in 1862, this book is intended for young readers and provides an engaging and accessible account of Franklin's youth.The book begins by describing Franklin's childhood in Boston, where he was born in 1706. It goes on to detail his early education, his apprenticeship as a printer, and his eventual move to Philadelphia, where he established himself as a successful businessman and civic leader.Throughout the book, Mayhew emphasizes the qualities that made Franklin such a remarkable figure: his intelligence, his hard work, his curiosity, and his commitment to self-improvement. He also highlights Franklin's many accomplish