Life Of Benjamin Franklin On The Basis Of His Autobiography (1851)

The book ""Life of Benjamin Franklin on the Basis of His Autobiography"" is a biographical work written by Benjamin Franklin himself, which was later edited by his grandson, William Temple Franklin, and published in 1818. The book was further revised and expanded by Jared Sparks, an American historian and editor, in 1851.The book provides a comprehensive account of Benjamin Franklin's life, from his early years as an apprentice in his brother's printing shop to his later years as a statesman and diplomat. The book covers a wide range of topics, including Franklin's scientific experiments and inventions, his political career, his role in the American Revolution, and his personal life.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different period in Franklin's life. The first section covers Franklin's early years in Boston, where he was born in 1706. The second section covers his years as a printer and publisher in Philadelphia, where he established the Pennsylvania Gazette and Poor Richard's Almanack.The third section covers Franklin's scientific experiments and inventions, including his work on electricity and the lightning rod. The fourth section covers his political career, including his role in the Pennsylvania Assembly and the Continental Congress.The fifth section covers Franklin's role in the American Revolution, including his diplomatic missions to France and his role in negotiating the Treaty of Paris. The final section covers his later years, including his work on the U.S. Constitution and his role as the first postmaster general of the United States.Overall, ""Life of Benjamin Franklin on the Basis of His Autobiography"" provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of America's most important founding fathers. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, science, or politics.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.