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Log Cabin to White House Series
LIVES OF CELEBRATED AMERICANS
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FROM BOYHOOD TO MANHOOD (The Life of Benjamin Franklin). By Wm. M. Thayer.
Benjamin Franklin was known in the scientific world for his inventions and discoveries, in the diplomatic world because of his statesmanship, and everywhere, because of his sound judgment, plain speaking, and consistent living.
FROM FARM HOUSE TO WHITE HOUSE (The Life of George Washington). By Wm. M. Thayer.
The story of the hatchet and other familiar incidents of the boyhood and young manhood of Washington are included in this book, as well as many less well-known accounts of his experiences as surveyor, soldier, emissary, leader, and first president of the United States.