The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin - Franklin, Benjamin
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Written between 1771 and 1790, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is an unfinished record of Franklin's rich life history and the legacy he built in his scientific and political career. The classic memoir was published after Franklin passed away. The autobiography is divided into four parts, with each part chronicling the events from different time periods when he wrote it. The first part of the book contains letters that he wrote to his son, William, detailing their lineage and his stay in England. Franklin wrote the second part while he was still in France; his relations soured with…mehr

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Written between 1771 and 1790, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is an unfinished record of Franklin's rich life history and the legacy he built in his scientific and political career. The classic memoir was published after Franklin passed away. The autobiography is divided into four parts, with each part chronicling the events from different time periods when he wrote it. The first part of the book contains letters that he wrote to his son, William, detailing their lineage and his stay in England. Franklin wrote the second part while he was still in France; his relations soured with William after the Revolutionary War. In the third part, he chronicled his return to America where he records all the progress achieved by his country. The fourth part, however, remains incomplete and only contains notable events from the last year of Franklin's life. Franklin's autobiography continues to inspire generation after generation of readers across the world. Interestingly, in the introduction to the 1916 edition of the biography, the editor F.W. Pine wrote that it provided the "most remarkable of all the remarkable histories of our self-made men", with Franklin as the greatest example of the "self-made man".
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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.