Benjamin Franklin, His Autobiography

Benjamin Franklin, His Autobiography: With A Narrative Of His Public Life And Services (1848) is a book written by H. Hastings Weld that provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of one of America's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part being an edited version of Franklin's own autobiography, which he wrote in the latter part of his life. The second part of the book is a narrative of Franklin's public life and services, written by Weld.The autobiography portion of the book provides an intimate look into Franklin's life, starting with his early childhood and continuing through his successful career as a printer, his involvement in politics, and his role in the American Revolution. Through his own words, readers gain insight into Franklin's personal philosophy, his approach to business, and his views on religion and morality.The second part of the book, written by Weld, provides a more objective account of Franklin's public life and contributions to American society. It covers Franklin's numerous inventions and discoveries, his involvement in the creation of the United States Constitution, and his role as a diplomat and ambassador to France during the American Revolution.Overall, Benjamin Franklin, His Autobiography: With A Narrative Of His Public Life And Services (1848) is a comprehensive and informative account of one of America's most influential founding fathers. It provides readers with a deep understanding of Franklin's life, his achievements, and his impact on American society.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.