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Title: Franklin's Autobiography
(Eclectic English Classics)

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Autobiography_of_Benjamin_Franklin

Credits: Produced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Franklin's Autobiography" by Benjamin Franklin is a historical autobiography written in the late 18th century. This work chronicles the life of one of America's Founding Fathers, detailing his rise from humble beginnings in Boston to prominence as a statesman, inventor, and writer. The narrative not only captures Franklin’s personal journey but also reflects the sociopolitical landscape of early America, offering insights into his thoughts on education, self-improvement, and civic responsibility. The opening portion of the autobiography begins with Franklin addressing his son, explaining his desire to share the anecdotes of his life. He reflects on his humble origins, including his family background, education, and early interests in reading and writing. Franklin describes the challenges he faced, such as his apprenticeship under his brother, his subsequent journey to Philadelphia, and his budding interest in trade and printing. It is the beginning of his quest for knowledge and success amidst a backdrop of historical events and personal growth, setting the stage for the remarkable life experiences he will recount throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Editor: Reid, O. Leon (Ohio Leon), 1875-

EBook No.: 36151

Published: May 18, 2011

Downloads: 550

Language: English

Subject: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Franklin's Autobiography
(Eclectic English Classics)

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Autobiography_of_Benjamin_Franklin

Credits: Produced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Franklin's Autobiography" by Benjamin Franklin is a historical autobiography written in the late 18th century. This work chronicles the life of one of America's Founding Fathers, detailing his rise from humble beginnings in Boston to prominence as a statesman, inventor, and writer. The narrative not only captures Franklin’s personal journey but also reflects the sociopolitical landscape of early America, offering insights into his thoughts on education, self-improvement, and civic responsibility. The opening portion of the autobiography begins with Franklin addressing his son, explaining his desire to share the anecdotes of his life. He reflects on his humble origins, including his family background, education, and early interests in reading and writing. Franklin describes the challenges he faced, such as his apprenticeship under his brother, his subsequent journey to Philadelphia, and his budding interest in trade and printing. It is the beginning of his quest for knowledge and success amidst a backdrop of historical events and personal growth, setting the stage for the remarkable life experiences he will recount throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Editor: Reid, O. Leon (Ohio Leon), 1875-

EBook No.: 36151

Published: May 18, 2011

Downloads: 550

Language: English

Subject: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.