Autobiography of Ben Franklin

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, by Benjamin Franklin.

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. Edited by Frank Woodworth Pine (1869-1919). (Summary by Gary)

Total running time: 7:30:39 Read by Gary Gilberd

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Chapters:

• Introduction
  
• Chapter 1 Ancestry and Early Youth in Boston
  
• Chapter 2 Beginning Life as a Printer
  
• Chapter 3 Arrival in Philadelphia
  
• Chapter 4 First Visit to Boston
  
• Chapter 5 Early Friends in Philadelphia
  
• Chapter 6 First Visit to London
  
• Chapter 7 Beginning Business in Philadelphia
  
• Chapter 8 Business Success and First Public Service
  
• Chapter 9 Plan for Attaining Moral Perfection
  
• Chapter 10 Poor Richard's Almanac and Other Activities
  
• Chapter 11 Interest in Public Affairs
  
• Chapter 12 Defense of the Province
  
• Chapter 13 Public Services and Duties
  
• Chapter 14 Albany Plan of Union
  
• Chapter 15 Quarrels with the Proprietary Governors
  
• Chapter 16 Braddock's Expedition
  
• Chapter 17 Franklin's Defense of the Frontier
  
• Chapter 18 Scientific Experiments
  
• Chapter 19 Agent of Pennsylvania in London
  
• Appendix
  
  
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