The Autobiography Of Benjamin Franklin by E Boyd Smith
One of the most influential figures in American history, Benjamin Franklin led a life of remarkable achievement, as a scientist, inventor, diplomat, printer, and Founding Father. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a candid and insightful account of his journey from humble beginnings to international renown, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of a self-made man.Written with wit, wisdom, and humility, Franklin shares his thoughts on virtue, education, industry, and success. More than a personal history, this autobiography doubles as a practical guide to self-improvement, reflecting the ideals of the Enlightenment and the spirit of the American Dream.
A timeless guide to life, success, and self-mastery.
Why You Should Read This Book- Learn how discipline, curiosity, and hard work shaped Franklin's success.
- Understand the values that influenced early American identity.
- Be inspired to create your own path, regardless of your beginnings.
- Explore the roots of modern democratic and entrepreneurial ideals.
- A foundational work in American literature and autobiography.
- Packed with practical wisdom on time management, productivity, and self-discipline.
- Clear and engaging prose with a conversational, often humorous tone.
- Ideal for readers interested in history, leadership, personal development, and civic values.
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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