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2010
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WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by E. BOYD SMITH, EDITED by FRANK WOODWORTH PINE.This is an electronic edition of the complete book. This book features the table of contents linked to every chapter, illustration, and footnote. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.
2014
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The memoirs of a brilliant and beloved Founding FatherPrinter, author, scientist, inventor, statesman, revolutionary—arguably no American life has been more remarkable than Benjamin Franklin's.Penned between 1771 and 1790 and published after his death, the unfinished Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is one of the most acclaimed and widely read personal histories ever written. From his youth as a printer's assistant working for his brother's Boston ...
2009
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According to Wikipedia: "Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705] April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, soldier, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. He invented the...
2021
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a record of the life of one of the most impressive people in the American history. There may be no greater figure in American history than Benjamin Franklin and here the reader will delight in an intimate portrait of the man in his own words.Benjamin went on to play a key role in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. Franklin’s autobiography, published after his death, is an unfinished collection of memoirs written over fou...
2019
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"The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" is a blueprint for the prototypical American, chronicling Benjamin Franklin's life as a printer, diplomat, statesman, patriot, scientist, inventor, and writer. Published posthumously in various forms over several years, first in French and then in English, Franklin's autobiography is a literary achievement worthy of the epic U.S. founding father. Franklin originally intended the document of his life and works to be for the sole use and enjoyment of ...
2014
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin details the life of one of the most accomplished Founding Fathers of the United States.Franklin, born into humble circumstances, was self-educated, and rose to become an inventor of note, philosopher, satirist, political theorist, statesman, and diplomat. His contributions to American life are legendary.His contributions to science, the arts, and things we take for granted today, including public libraries, schools, hospitals, newspape...
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2026
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Originally curated by Harvard President Charles W. Eliot as a complete liberal education in fifty volumes, the Harvard Classics gathers philosophy, science, literature, and history into a single indispensable library. Plato's dialogues and Marcus Aurelius's meditations sit alongside Dante's Divine Comedy, Francis Bacon's essays, Charles Darwin's scientific writing, and Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, tracing the foundations of Western thought from ancient Greece to the modern age. Homer...
2009
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, which Franklin himself called his Memoirs, is the unfinished record of his life written between 1771 and 1790. It has become one of the most well-known and influential autobiographies in history, and has been praised both as a historical document and a piece of literature in its own right. William Dean Howells declared that "Franklin's is one of the greatest autobiographies in literature, and towers over other autobiographies as Franklin towered over...
2025
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️ Before the dream of success, there was the discipline of self-mastery. In The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, one of history's greatest minds reveals the habits, principles, and perseverance that built a life of influence and achievement. Written in Franklin's own words, this remarkable life story traces his journey from a modest printer's apprentice to a scientist, inventor, statesman, and Founding Father of the United States. Along the way, he shares profound lessons on industry,...
2026
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A remarkable journey of ambition, perseverance, and personal growth from one of history's most influential figures. In this classic autobiography, Benjamin Franklin shares his life story—from humble beginnings to becoming a leading thinker, inventor, and statesman. Through his experiences, he reveals the habits, principles, and mindset that shaped his success and character. With honesty and clarity, Franklin reflects on self-improvement, discipline, and the pursuit of knowledge. His practi...
Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
The Inspiring Life and Wisdom of America's Founding Father
2026
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From humble beginnings to a legacy that shaped a nation. Discover the remarkable life of Benjamin Franklin, one of America's most brilliant minds, in his own words. Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin chronicles his journey from printer's apprentice to statesman, inventor, and philosopher, sharing timeless lessons on hard work, self-discipline, and ingenuity. Filled with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and reflections on society, Franklin's story continues to inspire readers seeking k...
2024
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For all value investors and Charlie Munger enthusiasts, don't miss out on "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin." This book was a favorite of Munger's, and it's packed with practical wisdom. Franklin's life story teaches us about frugality, hard work, and building good habits—essential principles for success in both life and investing. Munger, a rational thinker himself, drew inspiration from Franklin's genius. Dive into this classic autobiography for timeless insights that align perfect...











