{"product_id":"the-autobiography-of-benjamin-franklin-6","title":"The autobiography of benjamin franklin","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"63\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"63\"\u003eBook Summary — \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"512\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eThe Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic memoir written by one of America’s Founding Fathers, offering a candid and insightful account of his life, values, and accomplishments. Written in four parts over several decades (from 1771 to 1790), the book traces Franklin’s journey from humble beginnings as a printer’s apprentice in Boston to becoming a successful publisher, inventor, diplomat, and influential figure in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eThe work is more than a simple biography—it’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eguide to self-improvement\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Franklin sharing the principles and habits he developed to achieve personal and professional success. He famously outlines a list of \u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e13 virtues\u003c\/strong\u003e he aimed to live by, emphasizing discipline, frugality, humility, and industriousness. The book also reflects on Franklin’s experiments in science, his involvement in founding key institutions (such as libraries, fire departments, and the University of Pennsylvania), and his evolving views on religion, politics, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eThough unfinished, the autobiography remains a foundational text in American literature and an enduring portrait of Enlightenment-era ambition, self-education, and civic virtue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eAbout the Author — \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eBenjamin Franklin (1706–1790)\u003c\/strong\u003e was a polymath and one of the most remarkable figures of 18th-century America. Born into a modest family in Boston, he rose to prominence through hard work, curiosity, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Franklin was a printer, writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, and diplomat, as well as a leading voice in the American Enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eHis inventions include the lightning rod, bifocal glasses, and the Franklin stove, and his scientific work on electricity earned him international acclaim. Politically, Franklin played a critical role in shaping the American Revolution—helping draft the Declaration of Independence, securing French support for the colonies, and contributing to the U.S. Constitution. He also founded key civic institutions, including America’s first lending library and a major university.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003eFranklin's legacy is that of a self-made man whose life embodied the values of reason, hard work, and public service, and his autobiography remains one of the most influential documents in American cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44890091290881,"sku":"2Y3HYSUTD-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/kkt.jpg?v=1713165241","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-autobiography-of-benjamin-franklin-6","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}