The Autobiography and Other Writings

1986-01-07

Here are selections from Franklin’s newspaper articles, from the sage wisdom of Poor Richard’s Almanac, from his entertaining letters, from his scientific essays, from his political and revolutionary writings, plus a generous sampling ...

Author: Benjamin Franklin

Publisher: Penguin

ISBN: 9781101221761

Category: Biography & Autobiography

Page: 272

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This authoritative Bantam Classic edition presents readers with a wide-ranging selection of Benjamin Franklin’s most important writings, illuminating the complex and appealing character of this quintessential American who rose to fame as a publisher, inventor, educator, bon vivant, and statesman. Here are selections from Franklin’s newspaper articles, from the sage wisdom of Poor Richard’s Almanac, from his entertaining letters, from his scientific essays, from his political and revolutionary writings, plus a generous sampling of his famous aphorisms, poems, and humor. And, most important, here is a newly edited text of one of the most vital and important works of American literature, the Autobiography. As fascinating and as relevant as ever, this timeless collection of writings reveals an extraordinary man whose mind was always curious, always questioning, and who forever remained dedicated to the principles of truth and liberty.
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Autobiography and Other Writings

1998

His devotion to Franklin , acknowledged in this letter , shows clearly in the Autobiography letter . ... and that of your Family and other Friends ; and I hope you will continue writing to me as often as you can do it conveni- ently .

Author: Benjamin Franklin

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

ISBN: 0192836692

Category: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Page: 404

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Benjamin Franklin's writings represent a long career of literary, scientific, and political efforts over a lifetime which extended nearly the entire eighteenth century. This edition provides a new text of the Autobiography, established with close reference to Franklin's original manuscript. Italso includes a new transcription of the 1726 journal, and several pieces which have recently been identified as Franklin's own work.
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Collected works of Benjamin Franklin The Autobiography and Other Writings

2021-04-14

In addition to being a prominent politician, Benjamin Franklin was a prolific writer, fervent naturalist, and determined inventor. This collection of writing reflects Franklin’s varied activities and manifold talents.

Author: Franklin Benjamin

Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing

ISBN: PKEY:SMP2300000139259

Category: Biography & Autobiography

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Benjamin Franklin is the only one of America’s founding fathers to have signed all three of their foundational documents: The Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the 1783 Treaty of Paris. These documents underpinned the establishment of the United States of America as a sovereign country. In addition to being a prominent politician, Benjamin Franklin was a prolific writer, fervent naturalist, and determined inventor. This collection of writing reflects Franklin’s varied activities and manifold talents. THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ADVICE TO A YOUNG MAN ON THE CHOICE OF A MISTRESS THE SPEECH OF POLLY BAKER ELECTRICAL KITE THE WAY TO WEALTH AN EDICT BY THE KING OF PRUSSIA MORALS OF CHESS INFORMATION TO THOSE WHO WOULD REMOVE TO AMERICA AN ADDRESS TO THE PUBLIC
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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Selections from His Other Writings

2001

Franklin's Autobiography is one of the most famous works in American literature.

Author: Benjamin Franklin

Publisher:

ISBN: IND:30000066131289

Category: Diplomats

Page: 264

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The American statesman, philosopher, and scientist records his life, career, and philosophy, and offers satirical letters about Boston society in 1722 and an account of his return to Philadelphia from London in 1726.
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Autobiography of Ben Franklin Other Writings

2014-08-05

Additional writings from Benjamin Franklin s wife and son provide a more intimate portrait of the husband and father who became a legend in his own time.

Author: Benjamin Franklin

Publisher: Perfection Learning

ISBN: 1680651773

Category: Biography & Autobiography

Page: 325

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One of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America, Benjamin Franklin was a true Renaissance man: writer, publisher, scientist, inventor, diplomat, and politician. During his long life, he offered advice on attaining wealth, organized public institutions, contributed to the birth of a nation, and negotiated with foreign powers to ensure his country s survival. Through the words of the elder statesman himself, "The Autobiography and Other Writings "presents a remarkable insight into the man and his accomplishments. Additional writings from Benjamin Franklin s wife and son provide a more intimate portrait of the husband and father who became a legend in his own time. Edited by L. Jesse Lemich With a New Introduction by Walter Isaacson and an Afterword by Carla Mulford"
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