The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a timeless literary treasure that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of America's most iconic founding fathers. In this engaging memoir, Franklin recounts his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming a renowned polymath, inventor, and statesman. Packed with insightful anecdotes and valuable life lessons, this classic work showcases Franklin's wisdom, wit, and unyielding spirit of self-improvement. Delve into the pages of this captivating autobiography and gain inspiration from the extraordinary life of Benjamin Franklin.

The First American Book on Personal Finance

The Way to Wealth by Benjamin Franklin is still the best and wisest book on money and wealth ever written. Originally published in 1758 as the preface to Poor Richard's Almanack, this little gem has been through innumerable printings and sold millions of copies to those in search of smart but entertaining advice about hard work, earning and saving money and debt.

Discover Benjamin Franklin's Blueprint for Living a Moral Life

This pocket-sized hardcover edition contains all thirteen moral virtues as Benjamin Franklin wrote them in his memoirs, first posthumously published in 1791. In the heart of this larger work, today known as The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, he writes of the bold and arduous project of arriving at perfection that he set for himself as a young man. In this task of perfection, young Franklin prepared a catalog of thirteen necessary or desirable virtues that he might strive to acquire by means of habit and daily practice. This edition also includes a chart that Franklin used to track his personal progress.

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Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey through the corridors of history? Look no further than Benjamin Franklin's iconic masterpiece: Poor Richard's Almanac. This literary gem, lovingly curated and meticulously typeset, awaits your eager eyes.

Why Should You Dive into Poor Richard's Almanac?

1. A Treasury of Aphorisms: Picture this-a sun-drenched morning, a steaming cup of coffee, and the delightful company of Franklin's aphorisms. These pithy, thought-provoking sayings have transcended time, weaving themselves into the very fabric of American English. From the bustling streets of colonial America to your cozy reading nook, these maxims counsel thrift, courtesy, and a dash of delightful cynicism.
2. A Portal to the Past: Imagine flipping through the pages of an almanac that once graced the hands of our founding fathers. Poor Richard's Almanac isn't just a book; it's a time machine. It whisks you away to an era when quills scratched parchment, and wisdom flowed like ink. As you read, you'll feel the pulse of history-the heartbeat of a nation striving for progress.
3. Practical Wisdom for Today: Franklin's almanac isn't a relic gathering dust. No, it's a living, breathing companion. Within its covers, you'll find advice that resonates across centuries. Whether you're pondering financial decisions, navigating relationships, or simply seeking a dose of wit, Poor Richard has your back. His aphorisms are like old friends-reliable, comforting, and eternally relevant.
4. A Symphony of Words: Franklin's wordplay dances across the pages. His sentences are like finely tuned instruments, playing melodies of industry, frugality, and human nature. Each aphorism is a gem, polished by time and wisdom. And guess what? You get hundreds of them! From the mundane to the profound, they'll leave you nodding in agreement or chuckling knowingly.

This edition provides a new text of the Autobiography, established with close reference to Franklin's original manuscript. It also 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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The best and most beautiful edition [of the Autobiography].--J. H. Plumb, New York Review of Books

Among the many editions available--read Yale's. Its text is the most reliable (the Franklin papers are at Yale) and its supplementary material is uniformly useful.--Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post

A classic of eighteenth-century American history and literature, Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography has had an influence perhaps unequaled by any other book by an American writer. Written ostensibly as a letter to his son William, Franklin's Autobiography offers his reflections on philosophy and religion, politics, war, education, material success, and the status of women.

Prepared by the editors of The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, this definitive edition is drawn with scrupulous care from the original manuscript in Franklin's handwriting, now in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery. The introduction by Leonard W. Labaree places the autobiography in literary and historical contexts. In a new foreword, eminent Franklin scholar Edmund S. Morgan writes about Franklin's dual allegiance as an American and a subject of an English king--and his emergence as a leader of the American Revolution. This edition also includes biographical notes, a chronology of Franklin's life, and an updated bibliography.

This hilarious collection includes the Founding Father's satirical writings on farting, adultery, and other irreverent subjects you won't find in your history books.

A mention of flatulence might conjure up images of bratty high school boys or lowbrow comics. But one of the most eloquent--and least expected--commentators on the subject is Benjamin Franklin. The writings in Fart Proudly reveal the rogue who lived peaceably within the philosopher and statesman. Included are The Letter to a Royal Academy; On Choosing a Mistress; Rules on Making Oneself Disagreeable; and other jibes.

Franklin's irrepressible wit found an outlet in perpetrating hoaxes, attacking marriage and other sacred cows, and skewering the English Parliament. Reminding us of the humorous, irreverent side of this American icon, these essays endure as both hilarious satire and a timely reminder of the importance of a free press.

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

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1791) is an unfinished memoir by Benjamin Franklin. Addressing the work to his son William, Franklin intended to provide a private account of his life and accomplishments. Published after his death, however, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin has since been recognized as one of the most influential works of autobiography in history, as well as a foundational text for the American ideal of the self-made man.

Born in Boston, Franklin joins his brother's printing business at a young age, learning the ropes in an industry which will later bring him both wealth and fame. Secretly, however, he publishes a series of essays under the pseudonym Silence Dogood, satirical pieces written from the perspective of a middle-aged widow. When his authorship is revealed, a dispute ensues between Franklin and his brother that leads the young Benjamin to look for work elsewhere. Unable to find work in New York City, Franklin continues south toward Philadelphia, where he establishes himself as the printer and editor of the Pennsylvania Gazette. After describing his system of thirteen virtues aimed at moral perfection, Franklin returns to his work as a publisher of Poor Richard's Almanack, a successful yearly pamphlet containing meteorological information, practical tips, and puzzles. Franklin also focuses on his diplomatic work, scientific research and inventions, and his appointment as an honorary member of the prestigious Royal Society.

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In The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin the life story of one of the most important figures in American history is recounted. Franklin was more than just a founding father of the country; he was also a prolific writer, tradesman, scientist, diplomat, and philosopher. His autobiography tells the story of his life from childhood through the year 1757 where it ends uncompleted. The work begins by detailing many of the personal aspects of his childhood including his contentious relationship with his brother James, from whom he would learn the printing business as an apprentice. A falling out with his brother would lead to him setting out on his own as a printer, where he ultimately would find great financial success in publishing the Philadelphia Gazette and Poor Richard's Almanac. Largely absent from the work is much discussion regarding his role in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. Readers will find instead more of a focus on his own personal life and exposition of his moral philosophy. 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. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and includes an introduction by Henry Ketcham.

Printer and publisher, author and educator, scientist and inventor, statesman and philanthropist, Benjamin Franklin was the very embodiment of the American type of self-made man. In 1771, at the age of 65, he sat down to write his autobiography, having emerged from the poverty and obscurity in which I was born and bred to a state of affluence and some degree of reputation in the world, and having gone so far through life with a considerable share of felicity. The result is a classic of American literature.

On the eve of the tercentenary of Franklin's birth, the university he founded has selected the Autobiography for the Penn Reading Project. Each year, for the past fifteen years, the University of Pennsylvania has chosen a single work that the entire incoming class, and a large segment of the faculty and staff, read and discuss together. For this occasion the University of Pennsylvania Press will publish a special edition of Franklin's Autobiography, including a new preface by University president Amy Gutmann and an introduction by distinguished scholar Peter Conn. The volume will also include four short essays by noted Penn professors as well as a chronology of Franklin's life and the text of Franklin's Proposals Relating to the Education of Youth in Pennsylvania, a document resulting in the establishment of an institution of higher education that ultimately became the University of Pennsylvania.

No area of human endeavor escaped Franklin's keen attentions. His ideas and values, as Amy Gutmann notes in her remarks, have shaped the modern University of Pennsylvania profoundly, more profoundly than have the founders of any other major university of college in the United States. Franklin believed that he had been born too soon. Readers will recognize that his spirit lives on at Penn today.

Essay contributors: Richard R. Beeman, Paul Guyer, Michael Weisberg, and Michael Zuckerman.

Unabridged student-sized 8.5x11 value reproduction of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. This classic is a must read because Franklin writes as if the reader is right there with him, relating his story, feeling his success and his pains.

The writing is an honest self-evaluation of the man who drafted the Declaration of Independence and negotiated the peace treaty with Britain.

Read of his inspirational life in this slim volume with full text at an affordable price.

This volume includes Franklin's reflections on such diverse issues as reason and religion, social status, electricity, America's national character and characters, war, and the societal status of women. Also included is a new transcription of his 1726 journal, and several pieces that have only recently been identified as Franklin's work.

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���� Discover the Timeless Wisdom of Poor Richard's Almanac! ����

Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey through the corridors of history? Look no further than Benjamin Franklin's iconic masterpiece: Poor Richard's Almanac. This literary gem, lovingly curated and meticulously typeset, awaits your eager eyes.

Why Should You Dive into Poor Richard's Almanac?

1. A Treasury of Aphorisms: Picture this-a sun-drenched morning, a steaming cup of coffee, and the delightful company of Franklin's aphorisms. These pithy, thought-provoking sayings have transcended time, weaving themselves into the very fabric of American English. From the bustling streets of colonial America to your cozy reading nook, these maxims counsel thrift, courtesy, and a dash of delightful cynicism.
2. A Portal to the Past: Imagine flipping through the pages of an almanac that once graced the hands of our founding fathers. Poor Richard's Almanac isn't just a book; it's a time machine. It whisks you away to an era when quills scratched parchment, and wisdom flowed like ink. As you read, you'll feel the pulse of history-the heartbeat of a nation striving for progress.
3. Practical Wisdom for Today: Franklin's almanac isn't a relic gathering dust. No, it's a living, breathing companion. Within its covers, you'll find advice that resonates across centuries. Whether you're pondering financial decisions, navigating relationships, or simply seeking a dose of wit, Poor Richard has your back. His aphorisms are like old friends-reliable, comforting, and eternally relevant.
4. A Symphony of Words: Franklin's wordplay dances across the pages. His sentences are like finely tuned instruments, playing melodies of industry, frugality, and human nature. Each aphorism is a gem, polished by time and wisdom. And guess what? You get hundreds of them! From the mundane to the profound, they'll leave you nodding in agreement or chuckling knowingly.