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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

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Number of Chapters: 21

Length: 7 hours and 30 minutes

Language: English

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)

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