Download or read book The Making of a Patriot written by Sheila L. Skemp and published by Critical Historical Encounters. This book was released on 2013 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Making of a Patriot, renowned Franklin historian Sheila Skemp presents a insightful, lively narrative that goes beyond the traditional Franklin biography--and behind the common myths--to demonstrate how Franklin's ultimate decision to support the colonists was by no means a foregone conclusion.