Benjamin Franklin

Translated into a dozen languages, printed in hundreds of editions, and read by millions of people, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin has had an influence perhaps unequalled by any other book by an American writer. Written ostensibly as a letter to his son William, the autobiography offers Franklin's reflections on philosophy and religion, politics, war, education, material success, and the...

From humble beginnings to iconic Founding Father… The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is the blueprint for self‑made success. Penned between 1771 and 1790, this unfinished memoir lays bare the journey of an ambitious printer’s son who used grit, curiosity, and moral rigor to become a scientist, inventor, diplomat, and one of America’s greatest statesmen. In these pages, you’ll discover: The...

Explore the memoirs of one of the most inventive Americans in history. A fascinating and unconventionally educated man, Benjamin Franklin imparts—in his own words—wisdom and remarkable life lessons on the art of living with great personal integrity. Taken from John Bigelow’s carefully researched 1868 publication that was transcribed directly from the original manuscript, this copy is sure to be a...

This volume in the venerable Papers of Benjamin Franklin covers March 16 through September 12, 1785, Franklin’s final days as minister to France and his voyage home. This volume covers Franklin’s final months as minister to France and his voyage back to America. He received his long-awaited permission from Congress to return home; accepted the king’s parting gift of a...