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OverviewBenjamin Franklin was not only one of America's Founding Fathers--he was also a fascinating character who lived an exciting life. Whether carousing with prostitutes in Paris, taunting lightning bolts with kites, or founding America's first volunteer firefighting organization, Franklin was always at the center of activity. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin details this American's early years, his career, and his conflicted relationship with his son. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Benjamin Franklin , Fredd WaynePublisher: Blackstone Publishing Imprint: Blackstone Publishing Edition: Library Edition ISBN: 9780792764397ISBN 10: 0792764390 Publication Date: 01 July 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsFranklin's is one of the greatest autobiographies in literature, and towers over other autobiographies as Franklin towered over other men. -- William Dean Howells The most widely read autobiography ever written by an American. It has served many Americans as it may have served Franklin-to define what it meant, what it had meant, and what it ought to mean to be an American. -- Edmund S. Morgan, emeritus professor of history, Yale University Benjamin Franklin set the tone for more than a century of positive-thinking American literature with this inspiring 1791 account of his education and early career as a printer, inventor, and diplomat. -- Library Journal "Benjamin Franklin set the tone for more than a century of positive-thinking American literature with this inspiring 1791 account of his education and early career as a printer, inventor, and diplomat. -- ""Library Journal"" Franklin's is one of the greatest autobiographies in literature, and towers over other autobiographies as Franklin towered over other men. -- ""William Dean Howells"" The most widely read autobiography ever written by an American. It has served many Americans as it may have served Franklin-to define what it meant, what it had meant, and what it ought to mean to be an American. -- ""Edmund S. Morgan, emeritus professor of history, Yale University""" Author InformationBenjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He is one of the most celebrated figures in American history. Fredd Wayne's career includes stage, film, and television performances. He is the creator and performer of Benjamin Franklin, Citizen, which he performed off Broadway and toured with throughout Europe. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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