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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
The Classic Edition: Timeless Lessons on Virtue, Wealth, and Success from a Founding Father
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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,...
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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 origins of the “self‑made man” and Franklin’s pioneering path toward achieving the American Dream.
- The “13 virtues” Franklin meticulously crafted—from frugality and industry to sincerity and justice—that shaped his character and fueled his rise.
- His reflections on philosophy, politics, religion, education, civic duty, and innovation that remain ever‑relevant today.
This classic autobiography is more than a historical memoir—it’s the original self‑help narrative, a timeless guide to ambition, self‑improvement, and ethical leadership.
This edition brings Franklin’s wit, wisdom, and world‑changing ethos straight to your hands—whether you’re a history buff, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner.
Read it. Internalise it. Transform your life.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781640957022
Publisher: Sound Wisdom
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 April 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Sound Wisdom
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a Founding Father of the United States, renowned polymath, and one of history's most influential thinkers. A printer, writer, scientist, inventor, diplomat, and statesman, Franklin helped draft the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. His legacy of wit, wisdom, and innovation continues to inspire, making him an enduring symbol of American ingenuity and self-made success.
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