The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin and Other Writings
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin and Other Writings
By (Author) Benjamin Franklin
Illustrated by E. Boyd Smith
Edited by Frank Woodworth Pine
Canterbury Classics
Canterbury Classics
10th April 2018
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Memoirs
History of the Americas
B
Physical Properties
Paperback
384
Width 133mm, Height 197mm, Spine 28mm
506g
Description
Explore the memoirs of one of the most inventive Americans in history.
A fascinating and unconventionally educated man, Benjamin Franklin impartsin his own wordswisdom and remarkable life lessons on the art of living with great personal integrity. Taken from John Bigelows carefully researched 1868 publication that was transcribed directly from the original manuscript, this copy is sure to be a treasured part of any home library. Franklins autobiography and significant papers are still in great demand globally, and describe the interesting, varied, and unusual life of one of the most amazing Founding Fathers of the United States.
Author Bio
Benjamin Franklin is one of the most celebrated Founding Fathers of the United States. Born in Boston in 1706, he later moved to Philadelphia, where he rose to prominence as a printer, writer, inventor, scientist, entrepreneur, and statesman. He is best known for helping to draft both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States; his other accomplishments include negotiating the 1783 Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War; publishing Poor Richards Almanack; and creating the first American lending library. He died in 1790, though his wit and wisdomalong with many of his inventions, such as bifocals and the Franklin stovesurvive to this day. Elmer Boyd Smith (18601943) was a Canadian and American illustrator.
