Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
by Benjamin Franklin
About this book
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)
Chapters (20)
1Chapter 1 Ancestry and Early Youth in Boston
2Chapter 2 Beginning Life as a Printer
3Chapter 3 Arrival in Philadelphia
4Chapter 4 First Visit to Boston
5Chapter 5 Early Friends in Philadelphia
6Chapter 6 First Visit to London
7Chapter 7 Beginning Business in Philadelphia
8Chapter 8 Business Success and First Public Service
9Chapter 9 Plan for Attaining Moral Perfection
10Chapter 10 Poor Richard's Almanac and Other Activities
11Chapter 11 Interest in Public Affairs
12Chapter 12 Defense of the Province
13Chapter 13 Public Services and Duties
14Chapter 14 Albany Plan of Union
15Chapter 15 Quarrels with the Proprietary Governors
16Chapter 16 Braddock's Expedition
17Chapter 17 Franklin's Defense of the Frontier
18Chapter 18 Scientific Experiments
19Chapter 19 Agent of Pennsylvania in London
20Appendix
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