The Importance Of Benjamin Franklin's Journey To London

When Benjamin Franklin arrived in London for the first time in 1724, he had no idea how much of an impact this city would have on his future. The city of London set the foundation for all of Franklin’s hard work, motivation, and pleasure. By the time he was 20 years old, he had accomplished more than what was expected of a man of that age. Nothing was ever handed to him because he worked hard for every single penny that he made. London opened the doors for different opportunities and new skills to acquire, this trip was exactly what he needed if he intended to further his career in writing. Before arriving in London, Franklin had a business partnership underway with Governor Keith. Keith recommended that he should travel to London and acquaint himself with the writers and printers. From being on the ship, he had learned that Governor Keith was not to be trusted. He was not a friend or business partner at all, he was a cruel man with intentions only to hurt a young boy’s dreams. Franklin learned that the letter of recommendations the governor promised to write were never written at all. This ordeal was beneficial, because this is where he learned his first lesson from his trip without even arriving yet; he learned who to trust, but more importantly, he learned to trust actions instead of words.
On the boat over to London, he makes friends with a Quaker named Mr. Denham. When he learns of the false letters from the governor, it is Mr. Denham who tells him about the job at a famous printing house. Franklin has always known his writing skills were substantial, but it becomes more prevalent to him in London when he prints a pamphlet and a famous surgeon reads it and offers him employment. He knows the only way he is going to be successful is if he puts himself out there in the first