The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin - Franklin, Benjamin
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American icon BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, born in Massachusetts to a British immigrant father and colonial mother, published the famous Poor Richards Almanack, helped found the University of Pennsylvania, and was the first Postmaster General of the United States. His likeness adorns, among other things, the United States hundred-dollar bill. Benjamin Franklin was as wildly intriguing a personality as his legend suggest, and as you've always heard, as his autobiography makes plain. From his hoarding of his pay as a teenager to buy books to his askance asides at such habits as the drinking of beer, from…mehr

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American icon BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, born in Massachusetts to a British immigrant father and colonial mother, published the famous Poor Richards Almanack, helped found the University of Pennsylvania, and was the first Postmaster General of the United States. His likeness adorns, among other things, the United States hundred-dollar bill. Benjamin Franklin was as wildly intriguing a personality as his legend suggest, and as you've always heard, as his autobiography makes plain. From his hoarding of his pay as a teenager to buy books to his askance asides at such habits as the drinking of beer, from his work as a printer to his experiments with electricity, and much more, this is the story of Franklin's life-told as only he could tell it-in the years before the American Revolution. A classic of autobiography, this is must reading for American-history buffs, and for anyone fascinated by larger-than-life personalities.
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Benjamin Franklin, born in 1706 in Boston, was a leading figure in early American history. He began his career as a printer and publisher in Philadelphia, gaining prominence through works like Poor Richard's Almanack. His entrepreneurial spirit and literary talents established him as a central figure in colonial society.Beyond his publishing success, Franklin was a dedicated scientist and inventor. His experiments with electricity led to the invention of the lightning rod, significantly advancing the understanding of electrical phenomena. Franklin's scientific contributions earned him international recognition and solidified his reputation as a leading intellectual of his time.In the political arena, Franklin played a crucial role in the founding of the United States. He was instrumental in drafting the Declaration of Independence and served as a diplomat in France, securing vital support during the American Revolution. Franklin's multifaceted legacy as a writer, scientist, and statesman continues to influence American culture and values.