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THE LIFE OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, WRITTEN BY HIMSELF
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| By: |
Benjamin Franklin, John Bigelow (Editor) |
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Paperback |
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| ISBN 10: |
1108033415 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781108033411 |
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| Publisher: |
CAMBRIDGE LIBRARY COLLECTION |
| Pub. date: |
29 September, 2011 |
| Series: |
Cambridge Library Collection - North American History |
| Pages: |
586 |
| Description: |
Composed from Franklin's autobiography and correspondence, this three-volume 1874 publication recounts the famous American statesman's eventful and inspiring life. |
| Synopsis: |
Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) is best known as an American revolutionary politician, but he also excelled as a printer, journalist and natural philosopher despite having little formal education. As a statesman, he was the only person to sign all three major documents of American statehood: the Declaration of Independence, the peace treaty with Britain, and the United States constitution. This three-volume set, first published in 1874, was compiled from Franklin's autobiography (covering the period up to 1857) and autobiographical passages from correspondence and other writings. Using Franklin's own words, it tells his remarkable story, which is integral to the political history of America. Franklin's account of self-discipline and motivation remains one of the most popular autobiographies of all time. Volume 1 of Franklin's Life contains his original autobiography, and also describes his experiments with lightning conductors, his opposition to the Stamp Act, and his examination before the House of Commons. |
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1 b/w illus. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Cambridge University Press |
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