The Autobiography Of Benjamin Franklin by E Boyd Smith

The Autobiography Of Benjamin Franklin by E Boyd Smith

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a classic work of American literature that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of the country's founding fathers. Join Benjamin Franklin on his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a renowned statesman, inventor, and philosopher. This captivating account is a must-read for history enthusiasts and those seeking wisdom from a remarkable individual.

Wisdom, Wit, and the Spirit of Self-Made Success.

• Shares Benjamin's insights on science, philosophy, and personal growth.
• Offers wisdom and practical advice by Franklin, known for his aphorisms and innovative thinking.
• Inspires readers to strive for self-improvement, success, and a life of purpose.
• Provides a deeper understanding of the American Revolution era.
• A must-pick for readers interested in American history.

 

Benjamin Franklin, statesman, philosopher, and man of letters, was born in Boston in 1706 of Protestant parents. He entered Boston Grammar School when he was eight and later attended George Brown Ell's school. When he was twelve his father apprenticed him to his half-brother James as a printer. James was later the publisher of the New England Courant, where Franklin's first articles, The Dogood Papers, were published before he was seventeen. He went to Philadelphia in 1723 and pursued his trade of printer. He was befriended by William Keith, Governor of Pennsylvania, who offered to help the young man get started in business. Franklin left for England, where he hoped to arrange for the purchase of printing equipment. Arriving in London in 1724, he was soon deserted by Keith, and again turned to printing for a livelihood. His privately printed Dissertation on Liberty and Necessity, Pleasure and Pain (1725) introduced him to leading Deists and other intellectuals in London. A year later, he returned to Philadelphia, and by 1730 he had been appointed public printer for Pennsylvania. In 1731 he established the first circulation library in the United States; in 1743-44, The American Philosophical Society. In 1748 he retired from the trade of printer but continued to advise and back his partner and to draw profit from the business. Poor Richard's Almanack was his most spectacular success as a publisher, having gone through numerous editions and been translated in many languages. During the next thirty-five years he devoted himself largely to politics and diplomacy, but still wrote and engaged in scientific ventures. He resigned as Minister to France in 1785, returned to America, and was elected President of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Still concerned with the rights of the individual, he published papers encouraging the abolition of slavery. He died in Philadelphia in 1790.

Larzer Ziff is a research professor of English at Johns Hopkins University who has written extensively on American literary culture.

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ISBN 13	9788175993280
ISBN 10	8175993286
Title	The Autobiography Of Benjamin Franklin
Author	E Boyd Smith
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Prakash Books
Year published	2015-12-01
Number of pages	240
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