The Autobiography and Other Writings
A comprehensive and insightful compilation of Benjamin Franklin's The Autobiography and other essays. Explore the life of America's most fascinating Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin - writer, publisher, scientist, inventor, diplomat, and politician. The Autobiography and Other Writings provides a remarkable insight into his accomplishments. Additional writings from Franklin's family offer an intimate portrait of the legendary husband and father. Edited by L. Jesse Lemich, with an Introduction by Walter Isaacson, and an Afterword by Carla Mulford.
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A comprehensive and insightful compilation of Benjamin Franklin's The Autobiography and other essays which offers an in-depth look into the life of America's most fascinating Founding Father.
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 an Introduction by Walter Isaacson
and an Afterword by Carla Mulford
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Brand: Signet Classics
Publisher Date: 08/05/2014
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Dimensions: 6.75 x 4.19
UPC: 9780451469885
Pages: 352
