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Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Hardcover

Historical FiguresPolitical BiographiesColonial Period (1600-1775)

ISBN10: 1025287657
ISBN13: 9781025287652
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a foundational work of American literature and an essential record of one of the most influential figures in history. Written by Franklin himself, the memoir details his journey from a humble apprentice in a Boston print shop to a renowned scientist, inventor, and statesman. Through a series of letters and reflections, Franklin outlines his personal philosophy, emphasizing the virtues of industry, frugality, and self-improvement.

The narrative captures the spirit of the American Enlightenment, providing an intimate look at life in colonial Philadelphia and London. Franklin recounts his experiments with electricity, the founding of public institutions like the first subscription library in America, and his early diplomatic efforts. His list of thirteen virtues and the concept of the self-made man are central themes that have resonated with readers for centuries.

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