Discover the charisma and wisdom of one of America’s most influential founding fathers in this new edition of Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography. Printer, scientist, statesman, and architect of the American spirit, Franklin’s literary masterpiece is not just a historical document; it’s a candid examination of colonial American life through the eyes of one of its most astute observers.
Franklin’s Autobiography remains a cornerstone of American literature, offering invaluable insights into the birth of the American Dream. Franklin’s rise from humble beginnings to international renown embodies the spirit of opportunity that defines the nation. Considered first great American autobiography, it helped establish the genre and influenced countless works that followed.
Benjamin Franklin was more than a gifted writer; he was a driving force in the creation of a new nation. His efforts in France were crucial in securing vital aid during the American Revolution. From drafting the Declaration of Independence to negotiating the Treaty of Paris, Franklin was at the heart of America’s fight for freedom. He also founded institutions that promoted education and civic engagement, including America’s first public lending library. In addition, Franklin’s scientific discoveries and philosophical contributions helped shape the intellectual landscape of colonial America.
Based on a 1916 seminal publication of this key work with an introduction and notes by Frank Woodworth Pine, this Warbler Classics edition includes letters from Benjamin Franklin and an extensive, informed, and entertaining biographical essay.
Зміст
Contents
Introduction
I. Ancestry and Early Youth in Boston
II. Beginning Life as a Printer
III. Arrival in Philadelphia
IV. First Visit to Boston
V. Early Friends in Philadelphia
VI. First Visit to London
VII. Beginning Business in Philadelphia
VIII. Business Success and First Public Service
IX. Plan for Attaining Moral Perfection
X. Poor Richard’s Almanc and Other Activities
XI. Interest in Public Affairs
XII. Defense of the Province
XIII. Public Services and Duties (1749-1753)
XIV. Albany Plan of Union
XV. Quarrels with the Proprietary Governors
XVI. Braddock’s Expedition
XVII. Franklin’s Defense of the Frontier
XVIII. Scientific Experiments
XIX. Agent of Pennsylvania in London
Appendix
Electrical Kite
The Way to Wealth
The Whistle
A Letter to Samuel Mather
Benjamin Franklin: A Biographical Note
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Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a prominent American polymath and a founding father of the United States, renowned for his diverse contributions as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, and diplomat.
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