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The Autobiography and Other Writings
The Autobiography and Other Writings
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin?s account of his rise from poverty and obscurity to affluence and fame has charmed every generation of readers since it first appeared. Begun as a collection of anecdotes for his son, the memoir grew into a history of his remarkable achievements in the literary, scientific, and political realms. A printer, inventor, scientist, ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781101907603
ISBN-10: 1101907606
Publication Date: 9/8/2015
Pages: 344
Edition: Reprint
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Publisher: Everyman's Library
Book Type: Hardcover
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Benjamin Franklin Publisher, inventor, educator, and statesman, Benjamin Franklin was a complex and appealing character. Here is a wide-ranging selection of his writings from Poor Richard's Almanac, scientific essays, and political commentaries.

One of the most popular works of American literature, this charming self-portrait has been translated into nearly every language. It covers Franklins life up to his prewar stay in London as representative of the Pennsylvania Assembly, including his boyhood years, work as a printer, experiments with electricity, political career, much more.
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