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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

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Benjamin Franklin

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a classic and influential work that covers various periods of Franklin's life.

It is divided into four parts, written at different times, and includes his childhood, apprenticeship to his brother James, his early methodical plans for 'arriving at moral perfection,' his experiments with electricity, and his political career.

The autobiography provides an intimate and honest account of Franklin's life, reflecting his determination, work ethic, and practical wisdom.

Despite its tortuous publication history, it remains one of the most famous autobiographies ever written.

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