Franklin, Benjamin
The Autobiography (Dover Thrift)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486290737
- author:
- Franklin, Benjamin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 0.9 x 21.6 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Blessed with enormous talents and energy, Benjamin Franklin was a multifaceted individual who made lasting impacts in various fields. As a statesman, author, inventor, printer, and scientist, he helped shape the course of American history. In his autobiography, Franklin recounts his life's journey, from his boyhood to his pre-war stay in London as representative of the Pennsylvania Assembly. He shares stories about his determination to achieve high moral standards, his work as a printer, experiments with electricity, and his political career, offering a candid and open glimpse into the life of one of America's most revered Founding Fathers. This charming self-portrait provides an intimate look at Franklin's remarkable range of interests and accomplishments, making it a highly readable account that remains remarkably relevant today.