The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin
The Complete Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
This book is an autobiography of one of America's founding fathers, detailing his life from childhood to adulthood. The author shares his journey from humble beginnings as a printer's apprentice to becoming a successful inventor, writer, businessman, and statesman. The book provides an insight into his thoughts and philosophies on various subjects such as education, self-improvement, and public service, offering a unique look at the early American history through his eyes.
The 1761st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1791
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 78,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 9 lists:
- 4th on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written (Easton Press)
- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (The Guardian)
- Books That Shaped America (Library of Congress)
- 101 of the World's Greatest Books (1950) (101 of the World's Greatest Books (Book))
- The Well-Educated Mind (Book)
- The College Board: 101 Great Books Recommended for College-Bound Readers (The College Board, an American not-for-profit organization)
- Have You Read 100 Great Books? (The Jasper Lee Company)