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True to His Home: A Tale of the Boyhood of Franklin

By Hezekiah Butterworth
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The narrative reconstructs the boyhood of Benjamin Franklin through a series of domestic episodes that blend fact and mild fiction into a single, coherent picture. It highlights family influences—an idealistic uncle with a treasured pamphlet library and a devoted, practical father—and traces how everyday events and small experiments kindle curiosity, self-discipline, and moral reflection. Vignettes of youthful play, inventive tinkering, and sibling bonds are used to show character formation, while the overall tone balances affectionate detail with instructive purpose to suggest how home life shaped later habits of public-minded activity.

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Hezekiah Butterworth

Hezekiah Butterworth was an American author known for his contributions to children's literature in the late 19th century. He wrote a variety of works that often blended historical themes with engaging narratives, making them appealing to young readers. His notable titles include "Brother Jonathan" and the "Zigzag Journeys" series, which offered adventurous explorations of different cultures and historical events. Butterworth's storytelling is characterized by its educational value, aiming to inspire curiosity and a love for history among children. His works remain a part of the literary heritage that reflects the values and interests of his time.

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