How did Michael Faraday become an apprentice bookbinder?

Michael Faraday began his path toward becoming a bookbinder at an early age by delivering newspapers for a local book dealer and bookbinder. Through this employment, he eventually secured an apprenticeship with the man at the age of 14.12

During his time as an apprentice, Faraday distinguished himself from his peers by taking the opportunity to read many of the books brought into the shop for rebinding, which sparked his lifelong interest in science.2