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Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Famous as a scientist, statesman, philosopher, businessman, and civic leader, Benjamin Franklin was also one of the most powerful and controversial American writers of his time, and has been a subject of intense debate ever since: to Matthew Arnold, he exemplified "victorious good sense"; to D.H. Lawrence, he was "the first dummy American." Fran...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781566193931
ISBN-10: 1566193931
Publication Date: 1994
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Publisher: Barnes Noble Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Ben Franklin, one of my top five founding fathers. He is a smart guy, if I could be more like him I would definitely be more successful.
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Great Read! Was assigned this book in my Honors class, and loved it! It started out slow, but became quite interesting quickly. Must read for those who want to know where our country came from.
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A unique insight into the life of a great American. He wrote it for his son's guidance ( it did not work).
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Ben Franklin had his hand in just about everything, so his autobiography ends up focusing on a great many things that most people don't even realize he was involved in. The things that he is truly famous for are completely unmentioned, or very briefly mentioned. This book is definitely worth the read, he wrote it for his son, and it is interesting to know what he considered to be important for his legacy.
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A most interesting person was Ben Franklin.
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Franklin's fascinating autobiography, written partly to teach his son how to choose goals and improve himself, is relevant today. Over 200 years after this man became the only person to sign all 4 major documents of the founding of America, we can be instructed and inspired by his concept of what it means to become a man in America.
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This enjoyable book gives insight into what it like to live during Ben's time!
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Very interesting and informative.


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