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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Franklin, Benjamin
Dole, Nathan Haskell

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ISBN10: 1169320228
ISBN13: 9781169320222
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 322
Weight: 1.71
Height: 0.75 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a memoir written by one of America's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. In this book, Franklin recounts the story of his life, from his early childhood in Boston to his rise as a successful printer, inventor, and statesman. He details his journey from being a young apprentice in his brother's printing shop to becoming a prominent figure in the American Revolution and the drafting of the United States Constitution. Throughout the book, Franklin reflects on his personal beliefs and values, including his commitment to hard work, self-improvement, and civic duty. He also shares anecdotes and insights on a wide range of topics, from his experiments with electricity and his inventions like the lightning rod and bifocals, to his thoughts on education, religion, and politics. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of America's most influential figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or the life of this remarkable man.1903. Franklin's autobiography, incomplete as it is, has become the classic of ambitious youth-not because it has any great distinction of style, but because it is so evidently the genuine expression of a genuine man; the plain, unvarnished tale of a life whereof no incident could fail to be of the deepest interest as casting a light on its evolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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