Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, The by Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
Librivox
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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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)
Language:
English
Episodes
Appendix
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Duration:00:16:14
Chapter 19 Agent of Pennsylvania in London
1/20/2023
Duration:00:35:20
Chapter 18 Scientific Experiments
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Duration:00:09:26
Chapter 17 Franklin's Defense of the Frontier
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Duration:00:19:05
Chapter 16 Braddock's Expedition
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Duration:00:26:41
Chapter 15 Quarrels with the Proprietary Governors
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Duration:00:07:53
Chapter 14 Albany Plan of Union
1/20/2023
Duration:00:05:23
Chapter 13 Public Services and Duties
1/20/2023
Duration:00:32:29
Chapter 12 Defense of the Province
1/20/2023
Duration:00:21:28
Chapter 11 Interest in Public Affairs
1/20/2023
Duration:00:17:27
Chapter 10 Poor Richard's Almanac and Other Activities
1/20/2023
Duration:00:21:33
Chapter 9 Plan for Attaining Moral Perfection
1/20/2023
Duration:00:31:41
Chapter 8 Business Success and First Public Service
1/20/2023
Duration:00:27:50
Chapter 7 Beginning Business in Philadelphia
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Duration:00:34:20
Chapter 6 First Visit to London
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Duration:00:29:46
Chapter 5 Early Friends in Philadelphia
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Duration:00:10:07
Chapter 4 First Visit to Boston
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Duration:00:18:00
Chapter 3 Arrival in Philadelphia
1/20/2023
Duration:00:16:47
Chapter 2 Beginning Life as a Printer
1/20/2023
Duration:00:24:04
Chapter 1 Ancestry and Early Youth in Boston
1/20/2023
Duration:00:25:49