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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin · Character

George Webb

An Oxford scholar turned printer's apprentice in Philadelphia.

minor

Also known as Webb

First appearance: VII: Beginning Business in Philadelphia

George Webb shows up with force in VII: Beginning Business in Philadelphia. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Oxford scholar bought by Keimer as an apprentice, later a Junto member.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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