Franklin's Father Josiah : Life of a Colonial Boston Tallow Chandler, 1657-1745 Transactions, American Philosophical Society (vol. 90, Part 3) (Transactions of the American Philosophical Society)

Benjamin Franklin's father's life was unremarkable except for his connection with his famous son. The author (whose affiliation is not stated) undertook this study, because he believes that it is worthwhile for historians to focus attention on ordinary people not just those who were prominent or who represent certain social groups or trends. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)