What was the name of the book that influenced Benjamin Franklin?
Bonifacius, or Essays to Do Good
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Answer
The book that significantly influenced Benjamin Franklin was "Bonifacius, or Essays to Do Good," written by Cotton Mather. It provided Franklin with moral and practical guidance, shaping his beliefs in personal improvement and community service. Franklin admired Mather's emphasis on self-discipline, frugality, and doing good for others, which aligned with his own values and aspirations.
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