 The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Written by Benjamin Franklin Edited by Frank Woodworth Pine Franklin wrote his autobiography in the form of an extended letter to his son. While recording the events of his life, he adds instructions for good living which makes this work America’s first “How to Succeed” book. "IF YOU NOT BE FORGOTTON, AS SOON AS YOU ARE DEAD & ROTTON, EITHER WRITE THINGS WORTH READING, OR DO THE THINGS WORTH WRITING" America has never forgotten Benjamin Franklin because he did both. He lived these words of wisdom by writing as much as he possibly could and by doing even more. He became famous for being a scientist, an inventor, a statesman, a printer, a philosopher, a musician, and an economist. Introduction 1. Ancestry and Early Youth in Boston 2. Beginning Life as a Printer 3. Arrival in Philadelphia 4. First Visit to Boston 5. Early Friends in Philadelphia 6. First Visit to London 7. Beginning Business in Philadelphia 8. Business Success and First Public Service 9. Plan for Attaining Moral Perfection 10. Poor Richard’s Almanac and Other Activities 11. Interest in Public Affairs 12. Defense of the Province 13. Public Services and Duties 14. Albany Plan of Union 15. Quarrels with the Proprietary 16. Braddock’s Expedition 17. Franklin’s Defense of the Frontier 18. Scientific Experiments 19. Agent of Pennsylvania in London 20. Appendix READ BY GARY GILBERD
APPROX. PLAYING TIME: 7 HOURS AND 30 MINUTES THE_AUTOBIOGRAPHY_BEN_FRANKLIN.mp3 |
Ekleticgoodies |
Make a Free Website with Yola.
