Benjamin Franklin, His Autobiography: With A Narrative Of His Public Life And Services (1848)

By Benjamin Franklin, H. Hastings Weld, Rev. H. Hastings WELD

Book Overview

Benjamin Franklin, His Autobiography: With A Narrative Of His Public Life And Services is a book written by H. Hastings Weld in 1848. The book is a comprehensive biography of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The book includes Franklin's own autobiography, which he wrote over the course of several years, as well as a narrative of his public life and services. The autobiography covers Franklin's early life, his apprenticeship as a printer, his move to Philadelphia, and his rise to prominence as a businessman, inventor, and statesman. The narrative of his public life and services covers his role in the American Revolution, his diplomatic missions to France and England, and his contributions to the drafting of the United States Constitution.Overall, the book provides a detailed look at the life and legacy of Benjamin Franklin, offering insights into his personality, his accomplishments, and his impact on American history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life of one of America's most important historical figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166624722
• ISBN13: 9781166624729
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 574 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"