The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin: (excerpts)
Benjamin Franklin shares his extraordinary range of interests and accomplishments in his Autobiography. Brilliantly-written, many consider it one of the classics of the genre.
Covering his life up to his prewar stay in London as representative of the Pennsylvania Assembly, this charming self-portrait recalls Franklin’s boyhood, his determination to achieve high moral standards, his work as a printer, experiments with electricity, political career, experiences during the French and Indian War, and more.
Related in an honest, open, unaffected style, this highly readable account offers a wonderfully intimate glimpse of the Founding Father sometimes called “the wisest American.”
- About the author: Benjamin Franklin was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher. Among the leading intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He also signed the United States Declaration of Independence, and was the first United States Postmaster General.
