I
believe the author overlooked the obvious on this point.
For it was Franklin’s ability to adapt to his
environment that made his successes so broad based.
(That’s not a pun, by the way).
The
author is able to accurately dispel many of the myths
written about Franklin over the years, and does so quite
admirably. Srodes takes you on the journey of Franklin
from his youth as a struggling printer’s apprentice to
his success as a diplomat.
Over
the years, there have been enormous masses of material
written about Franklin. The author here does a fine job of
compacting that material and makes this a fine resource
addition on Franklin. Terrific compilations of factual
writings, mixed with the literary prose of one of
today’s finest writers make this a welcome addition to
any library.
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