The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

A$30 · Offered by Harry Hartog Rare Books

From humble beginnings to iconic Founding Father... Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography is the blueprint for self-made success. Penned between 1771 and 1790, this unfinished memoir lays bare the journey of an ambitious printer's son who used grit, curiosity, and moral rigor to become a scientist, inventor, diplomat, and one of America's greatest statesmen. In these pages, you'll discover: * The origins of the "self-made man" and Franklin's pioneering path toward achieving the American Dream. * The "13 virtues" Franklin meticulously crafted-from frugality and industry to sincerity and justice-that shaped his character and fueled his rise. * His reflections on philosophy, politics, religion, education, civic duty, and innovation that remain ever-relevant today. This classic Autobiography is more than a historical memoir-it's the original self-help narrative, a timeless guide to ambition, self-improvement, and ethical leadership. This edition brings Franklin's wit, wisdom, and world-changing ethos straight to your hands-whether you're a history buff, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner. Read it. Internalize it. Transform your life.

• Binding: Hardcover

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