Project Gutenberg 2011-08-15 Public domain in the USA. 408 Bruce, Wiliam Cabell 1860 1946 Benjamin Franklin, Self-Revealed, Volume 1 (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin,_Self-Revealed Produced by David Edwards, Josephine Paolucc and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Benjamin Franklin, Self-Revealed, Volume 1 (of 2)" by William Cabell Bruce is a biographical and critical study written in the early 20th century. This work primarily draws from Franklin's own writings to explore his multifaceted character, life, and enduring contributions to society, illuminating themes such as moral standing, community service, and personal relationships. The opening of this volume sets the stage by presenting Benjamin Franklin as a remarkable figure whose life's accomplishments embody versatility and practicality. Bruce's introduction highlights Franklin's diverse talents—from his practical inventions to his pivotal role in American diplomacy and statesmanship. It emphasizes the dynamic interplay between Franklin's everyday endeavors, such as his contributions to science and literature, and his broader aspirations for social improvement and community welfare. In the first chapter that follows, the author discusses Franklin's moral system, illustrating how his pursuit of virtue was not merely a scholarly exercise but a practical framework he sought to apply in his daily life. This blend of personal reflection and societal engagement will draw readers interested in understanding the complexities of Franklin's character and the influences that shaped his legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 E300 Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - American Category: Biographies Category: History - American 1363934 2025-06-15T06:01:56.926532 text/html 1347634 2021-01-07T23:38:45 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 479647 2021-01-07T23:38:45 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 604984 2025-06-15T06:02:26.202320 application/epub+zip 630359 2025-06-15T06:02:06.902448 application/epub+zip 595557 2025-06-15T06:02:02.369455 application/epub+zip 1119264 2025-06-15T06:02:37.334275 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1028974 2025-06-15T06:02:20.239326 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 835652 2022-09-17T04:00:05.213163 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1119705 2025-06-15T06:01:54.465446 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1119482 2021-01-07T23:38:45 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 430396 2021-01-07T23:38:45 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1119484 2021-01-07T23:38:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 430196 2021-01-07T23:38:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20608 2025-06-15T06:02:37.508259 application/rdf+xml 21957 2025-06-15T06:02:03.077405 image/jpeg 4569 2025-06-15T06:02:02.717428 image/jpeg 572039 2025-06-15T06:01:57.034465 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia