The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

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Originally intended as a guide for his son, Benjamin Franklin details his unique and eventful life as an inventor, writer, athlete, scientist, writer and diplomat.
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Excellent
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158 Pages
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Language:
English
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Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government
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Laura Hall
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This book is in the public domain and is freely available to all.

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This book is cited as a classic by many, largely because of Franklin's many accomplishments in life. For instance, he founded the Philadelphia library, influenced America through Poor Richard's Almanack for 25 years, organized fire and police companies, invented the Franklin stove, planned the Univ. of Pennsylvania, "discovered" electricity, worked on the Declaration of Independence, was President of Pennsylvnia, and represented America in France. However, the book itself is dated and awkward in many places.<p> The most lasting inspirational aspect of the book is Franklin's description of how he worked to better his character. He picked 13 virtues to work on and concentrated on one a week each quarter, repeated throughout the year. His picks were temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity, and humility.