The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Discover the fascinating life of one of America's founding fathers through his own words. This autobiography (also known as his Memoirs) was written by Benjamin Franklin from 1771 to 1790 and has since become one of the most famous and influential examples of the genre. Divided into four parts, Franklin's account reflects on different periods of his life, from his childhood to his rise as a successful printer, scientist, and politician. Don't miss out on this timeless American classic.
Publish Date
2004-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
2004-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1791
Goodreads Rating
3.85
ISBN
9781517387334
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Recommendations
5
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The author didn’t mean to write his autobiography. He wanted to write a note to his family about what he’d learned in his experiments. – source
Q: What should I read to learn more about history? PG: The way to do it is piecemeal. You could just sit down and try reading Roberts's History of the World cover to cover, but you'd probably lose interest. I think it's a better plan to read books about specific topics, even if you don't understand everything the first time through. Here are the most exciting ones I can think of: – source
Cast as a letter to his son. It’s not some deep ruminations and things. It’s about how you make your way through this world. – source