Benjamin Franklin, Self-Revealed V2

Benjamin Franklin, Self-Revealed V2: A Biographical And Critical Study Based Mainly On His Own Writings (1917) is a comprehensive biography of Benjamin Franklin, one of America's founding fathers, written by William Cabell Bruce. The book is the second volume in a two-part series and focuses on Franklin's life from his return to America in 1762 until his death in 1790.The book is based mainly on Franklin's own writings, including his letters, journals, and published works. Bruce uses these sources to provide a detailed account of Franklin's life, including his political and diplomatic activities, his scientific experiments and inventions, and his personal relationships.The book also includes critical analysis of Franklin's writings and ideas, exploring his contributions to the fields of science, politics, and philosophy. Bruce examines Franklin's role in the American Revolution and his efforts to secure American independence, as well as his views on slavery and his advocacy for religious tolerance.Overall, Benjamin Franklin, Self-Revealed V2: A Biographical And Critical Study Based Mainly On His Own Writings (1917) provides a comprehensive and insightful look at one of America's most important historical figures, drawing on a wealth of primary sources to offer a nuanced and detailed portrait of Franklin's life and legacy.In Two Volumes.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.