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Chapter XXXV of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights the election of Benjamin as member of the Royal Society of London and his experiment with a kite to prove that lightning and the electric fluid is identical. Moreover, it mentions the participation of Benjamin Franklin in drafting the Declaration of Independence, which the U.S. Congress adopted on July 4, 1776.

Chapter XXXIV of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights Benjamin's achievements including his appointment as Clerk of the Assembly in 1736 and Postmaster of Philadelphia in 1737. Moreover, it mentions the proposal of Benjamin to develop a fire company that was unanimously adopted by the members of the Leather-Apron Club and his founding of the University of Philadelphia.

Chapter XXXIII of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights the almanc published by Benjamin that was approved by the members of the Leather-Apron Club. Moreover, it tells the success of Benjamin's businesses and his travel to Boston to visit his family and friends whom he had not seen in ten years.

Chapter XXXII of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It explores on the effort of Benjamin to revise his religious opinions starting from his return voyage from England and adds that his desire to succeed in business had something to do with his moral improvement. Moreover, it cites Benjamin's confession that from 1725 to 1730 he was wicked, and was sometimes led away from the right path or direction.

Chapter XXXI of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights the printing business that Benjamin set up with a partner and the weekly newspaper that they established. Moreover, it details on the success of Benjamin in the printing business and his marriage to Deborah Read on September 1, 1730.

Chapter XXX of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights on the literary club that Benjamin organized following the death of Mr. Denham, which he called the Leather-Aprion Club, and his reflections regarding his belief on religion. Moreover, it cites the guiding principles of the club that constitute their stand on issues related to religion.

Chapter XXIX of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights on Benjamin's return to Philadelphia, his meeting with Keimer, the death of Denham and leaving his legacy to Benjamin and his re-engagement with Deborah Read. It also mentions his partnership with a man named Meredith to venture into printing business again.

Chapter XXVIII of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights on Benjamin's life after parting ways James Ralph, him becoming a swimming teacher and Benjamin swimming four miles from Chelsea to Blackfairs. Moreover, it details the offer made by Denham to employ Benjamin as clerk and his return to Philadelphia.

Chapter XXVII of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights on Benjamin's effort to settle anew with his life after the deception of Governor Keith, his employment at Watt's printing house and his friendship with a man named Wilcox. Moreover, it details on Benjamin's meeting with Sir Hans Sloane to discuss the pamphlet that Benjamin wrote.

Chapter XXVI of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights Benjamin's travel to England concerning the promises made by Governor Keith. It also describes Benjamin's feeling on the revelation that letters of introduction he carry are not from Governor Keith and the first flash of suspicion that he had been deceived entering his mind.

Chapter XXV of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights the argument between Benjamin and Keimer regarding the plan of the latter to establish a new religious sect. It also describes Benjamin's three literary associates and his discussion with a poet named Ralph .

Chapter XXIV of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights Benjamin return to Philadelphis and his stopping over to New York to see his brother John who lives in New Port. It also tells Benjamin's conflict with his friend Collins for getting drunk and penniless. Moreover, it details the meeting between Benjamin and Governor Keith to further discuss the plan to set up a printing business.

Chapter XXIII of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It Highlights Benjamin's meeting with his parents and his effort to reconcile with his brother James. Moreover, it cites the opinion of Benjamin's father concerning on Governor William Keith's letter discussing the plan for a printing office in Philadelphia.

Chapter XXII of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights Benjamin's meeting with Governor Keith of Pennsylvania and Colonel French to discuss the proposal of the governor to establish a printing business for him. It also details the travel of Benjamin back to Boston, Massachusetts.

Chapter XXI of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights Benjamin's finding employment in one of the printing offices in Philadelphia, his friendship with the Bradfords, and his finding a boarding-place at the house of his future wife. Moreover, it cites Benjamin's correspondence with his brother in law Robert Homes that details the very reasons why Benjamin left Boston.

Chapter XX of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlight on Benjamin's arrival in Philadelphis and the chance meeting with his future wife. It also mentions the benevolent character of Benjamin as he gave the remaining bread he bought to satisfy his hunger to a woman and a child in the street. Moreover, it cites Benjamin's interview with a printing office owner showing his skill at typesetting.

Chapter XIX of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights on Benjamin's travel from New York to Philadelphia to find work as a printer. Moreover, it cites the acquaintances made by Benjamin as he traveled by land and boat to Philadelphia, including a drunk Dutch man.

Chapter XVIII of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights the decision of Benjamin to leave his brother James Franklin and his discussion with John Collins regarding his decision to leave. Moreover, it cites the advise of Collins to Benjamin to get a place in another printing office in Boston, Massachusetts.

Chapter XVII of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights Benjamin's discussion with John Collins regarding his reading of Lord Shaftesbury's work and his orthodoxy. Moreover, it cites Benjamin's orthodox belief in relation to religion , Christian doctrines and Being.

Chapter XVI of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights on the event on January 14, 1723 , wherein the Council ordered for the banning of the publication of "The New England Courant" due to its continued criticism of the government. Moreover, it cites the appointment of Benjamin as the new editor of the publication in order for it to continue publication as only his brother James is forbidden to publish it.

Chapter XV of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlight the event wherein Benjamin's brother, James, was summoned before the Council over charges of criticizing the government through print materials. Moreover, it cites the defiance of Benjamin's brother by not answering the questions that has ignited the anger of the council.

Chapter XIV of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin" by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights the event wherein Benjamin began to write poetry at the age of seven and cites that the frequent poetic addresses of his uncle Benjamin inspired him to try his hand at the art. Moreover, it describes the astonishment of his brother James about his writing ability.

Chapter XIII of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin" by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights the event wherein Benjamin was studying in Coleridge and attending the fourth class and the smallest class in the school. It also cites the first book the Benjamin read, "Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress," and how he was fascinated by it.

Chapter XII of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: The Life of Benjamin Franklin" by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights Benjamin's first anonymous article and his ruse discussion over it with the Courant Club. It also cites how the article created a sensation when Benjamin decided to publish it and put it in type. Moreover, it describes Benjamin's exultation and his brother's astonishment pertaining the article.

Chapter XI of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin" By William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights the launch of the newspaper "The New England Courant" published by his brother James Franklin. It also cites that the launch of his brother's newspaper has ignited a new episode in Benjamin's career venturing into the newspaper industry.

Chapter X of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin" By William M. Thayer is presented. It profiles Benjamin as an expert in sports including jumping, running, and swimming as well as in reading. It also highlights the intention of Benjamin to promote his favorite sport swimming. Moreover, it cites the secret behind Benjamin's success on all the endeavors that he engaged himself into.

Chapter IX of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights on what Benjamin referred to as something that influenced his life, which was the propensity of his father to invite friends for a table-talk in the hope to improve the mind of his children. It also cites the letter of Franklin to his wife in 1758 and traces the origin of his temperance principles in eating and drinking.

Chapter VIII of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It explores the event wherein Benjamin's brother, James Franklin, returns to England as a printer. It also highlights the conversation with his father about learning the printer's trade with his brother in England and describes the emotions felt by Benjamin on the proposal of his father.

Chapter VII of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights on the conversation of Benjamin's mother and father concerning his future. It also describes how Benjamin felt about the new plan of his parent and highlights Benjamin's decision to be a cutler.

Chapter VI of the Book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights the arrival of Benjamin's Uncle and the opposition of his uncle pertaining to him being out of school. It also describes the conversation of Benjamin with his Mother and the return of Josiah who ran away.

Chapter V of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It explores the event wherein poverty forced Benjamin to leave school and highlights the view of Benjamin's mother about the issue pertaining his education. It also cites the decision made by his father to place him under Mr. Brownwell's tuition in arithmetic and penmanship.

Chapter IV of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It features the uncle of Benjamin, whom he was named after. It also describes the interest vested by Benjamin's uncle on his namesake as well as the many letters that his uncle wrote about him and his family.

Chapter III of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights on the life of Benjamin when he was seven-years-old and the first money he ever had to spend as he wished on a holiday. It also cites the event wherein Benjamin bought a whistle and got duped by the vendor.

Chapter II of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It explores the birth of Benjamin Franklin on the Sunday of 1706, as the fifteenth child of the Franklin family. It also cites the conversation on the proposition to baptize Benjamin on the same day as he was born and highlights the condition of the world when Benjamin was born.

Chapter I of the book "From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin," by William M. Thayer is presented. It highlights on the persecution that drove the Franklin family and others from old England to New England in 1685, under the reign of a corrupt king. It also profiles Josiah Franklin, the brother of Benjamin Franklin, as an intelligent, Christian and enterprising individual and cites the influence of the Franklins in Boston, Massachusetts.