The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Publisher: First Avenue Editions ™
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2016-01-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1512405264

Between 1771 and 1790, American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin sat down to record the important events of his life, from his childhood in Boston to his work as a printer in Philadelphia, to his trips to Paris and his plans for the first public library. The story of the invention of the Franklin stove, the first Poor Richard's Almanac, and his experiments with electricity are all included here. His "Project for Moral Perfection"—a list of desirable virtues and steps to achieve them—influenced the modern self-help genre. Hundreds of years later, Franklin's account of his rise from middle-class obscurity to become a world-renowned scholar and civic figure continues to promote the American Dream. First published in 1791, this unabridged version of Franklin's autobiography is taken from the 1909 copyright edition.

Book of Ages

Book of Ages
Author: Jill Lepore
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0307948838

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR NPR • Time Magazine • The Washington Post • Entertainment Weekly • The Boston Globe A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK From one of our most accomplished and widely admired historians—a revelatory portrait of Benjamin Franklin's youngest sister, Jane, whose obscurity and poverty were matched only by her brother’s fame and wealth but who, like him, was a passionate reader, a gifted writer, and an astonishingly shrewd political commentator. Making use of an astonishing cache of little-studied material, including documents, objects, and portraits only just discovered, Jill Lepore brings Jane Franklin to life in a way that illuminates not only this one extraordinary woman but an entire world.

The Works Of The Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, In Two Volumes: Life Of Dr. Franklin As Written By Himself. Continuation Of His Life

The Works Of The Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin, In Two Volumes: Life Of Dr. Franklin As Written By Himself. Continuation Of His Life
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781021866929

This two-volume set of Dr. Benjamin Franklin's works is a treasure trove of insights, wisdom, and practical advice. From his famous Autobiography to his essays on politics, economics, and science, Franklin's writings offer readers a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most beloved Founding Fathers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Life of Dr. Benjamin Franklin

The Life of Dr. Benjamin Franklin
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2017-01-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781542722483

The Life of Dr. Benjamin Franklin has for years been considered essential reading for any educated American. Callahan Publishing proudly brings you this classic and essential work that we believe every American should read. Not only is this work historically significant, but it gives historical context to the events leading up to the Revolutionary Period. Dr. Franklin witnessed and participated in the events that lead up to the Revolutionary War. But, beyond the war, there is a man, who with great humor and personal insight, writes down the events in his life as he sees them to be. Dr. Franklin was a leading mind in the American Enlightenment and his works political, moral, scientific, and public helped to shape and develop the world that we live in today. While Dr. Franklin's autobiography will always be unfinished, even in his uncompleted manuscript, you can gain great insight into his mind and what the driving forces in his life were. We at Callahan Publishing invite you to open your mind, and travel back in time with a most gracious of hosts, Dr. Benjamin Franklin.