Books with title The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

This authoritative edition of Benjamin Franklin's autobiography tells vividly the eventful and lively life of the United States Founding Father in his own words. Long revered for his ingenuity and multi-talented approach to life, Benjamin Franklin's take on the autobiographical form would be influential for future biographers. The title underwent more than a century of complex publication, with abridging of the text common - fortunately this edition derives from the well-regarded edition by P. P. Collier & Sons, which was published in New York in 1909. This work is divided into four principle parts, with the tone of each differing from the others - Franklin would compose his autobiography intermittently, stopping to write after subsequent events in his life. Such a methodology worked well: the events recorded herein are frankly and clearly accounted, with the author clearly working from memories still fresh. Although Franklin himself would opt to name his unfinished recollections of life his Memoirs, this preference was lost in the years following his death. The writings remained unfinished, but nevertheless cover many of the most interesting events of his life. Part One commences with an address to Franklin's son William, who in 1771 was serving as the Governor of New Jersey. Detailed anecdotes are given to William, ranging from recollections of childhood and his love of reading to the honing of Franklin's writing and newspaper publishing skills during his adolescence and early adulthood, and his progression and youthful ambitions through that fledgling industry. Part Two consists of a pair of letters sent to Franklin from Paris, whose authors encourage Franklin to expand and extend his autobiography. He writes this part in Paris during 1784, where he is pondering about a system of living that would allow moral perfection to be attained. A sketch of this system, complete with a daily schedule, is demonstrated to the reader. Part Three commences in August 1888 - Franklin, having returned to Philadelphia, laments that many of his papers were lost during the Revolutionary War. Nevertheless his efforts have uncovered some writings from the 1730s, consisting of contemplations upon religions. He also details some of his inventions, among them the Franklin stove, and the founding of a hospital and the paving of Philadelphia's roads and streets. We also hear military memoirs: realising conflict with the French is near, Franklin with assistance assembles a militia and is assigned command of the northwestern frontier. Franklin also mentions his experiments with electricity, and the subsequent translations of his papers on the subject being well-received except by French philosopher Abbé Nollet who takes offence at the work. Franklin offers a simple defence: that his experiments and their results can be reproduced by anyone empirically. After some political events, Franklin and his son depart for London in 1857. Part Four is very brief, covering only the period after father and son have arrived in London. A meeting with Lord Granville, who insists that the King of England is the legislator upon the colonies, is detailed. Although Franklin sets out the grievances of the American colonies, the legal representation in England delay the process for reasons of personal emnity. Ultimately, Franklin's efforts at promoting reform fail, and he is rebuked and threatened with legal action. Fascinating for their accounts of 18th century life and politics, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin stands as one of the most socially and historically valuable works of its era.

"Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy," advises Benjamin Franklin, and he was a man who lived up to his own words. Franklin’s Autobiography, one of the most regarded works in early American literature, began as a private collection of anecdotes for his son, but was soon transformed from reflective personal journaling into a work of national history. Filled with the inimitable nuances & wit of the inventor, philosopher, scientist and statesman, this engaging narration of Benjamin Franklin’s classic is as certain to delight modern readers as it did with his original audience.

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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is considered one of the most famous and popular works in American literature. It has been said to be the first American book to be taken seriously by Europeans as a literary work. The work is a delightful self-portrait that has been translated into most every language. The work covers Franklin's life up to his prewar stay in London as representative of the Pennsylvania Assembly, including his childhood years, occupation as a printer, experiments with electricity, political career, as well as an accumulation of many more subjects. Franklin's account of his life is separated into four parts, reflecting upon the various periods during which he wrote them.

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A member of the Committee of Five that rafted and presented America's Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Father of the United States and was titled 'The First American'. With his wit and wisdom shining through every page of Franklin brings for us one of the first examples of the fulfilment of the American Dream. Though an unfinished record, this work continues to remain the most influential autobiography ever written.

Benjamin Franklin's celebrated Autobiography, published after his death, is one of the greatest autobiographies of all time but it was incomplete. Franklin ended his life's story in 1757, when he was only fifty–one. He planned to write more—a lot more, but never did. He lived another thirty–three full, eventful, and dramatic years, some of the most dramatic years in American history, years in which Franklin was America's advocate in London, represented Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress, and was America's wartime ambassador to France. During these years Franklin also helped write our nation's Constitution and planned an American Empire that would displace the British.