Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin; Written by Himself. [Vol. 2 of 2] by Franklin
"Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin; Written by Himself. [Vol. 2 of 2]" by Franklin is a historical account composed in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a compilation of Franklin’s personal reflections and essays, offering insight into his thoughts on various subjects including wealth, virtue, public life, and the human experience. Through these writings, Franklin provides readers with valuable lessons derived from a life rich in diverse experiences. The opening of thisvolume introduces us to a collection of Franklin’s essays and letters, beginning with his popular piece "The Way to Wealth." In it, he presents the character of Father Abraham, who shares wisdom on hard work and frugality in response to concerns about heavy taxes during a gathering. Through practical advice steeped in aphorisms, Franklin underscores the importance of industry, proper management of time and resources, and the dangers of idleness and extravagance. The opening portion sets the stage for a rich exploration of Franklin's philosophy on achieving moral and material success in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 |
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| Title | Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin; Written by Himself. [Vol. 2 of 2] With his Most Interesting Essays, Letters, and Miscellaneous Writings; Familiar, Moral, Political, Economical, and Philosophical, Selected with Care from All His Published Productions, and Comprising Whatever Is Most Entertaining and Valuable to the General Reader |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Autobiography_of_Benjamin_Franklin |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Essays -- Letters -- Philosophical subjects. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Richard J. Shiffer, and the Distributed Proofreading volunteers (http://www.pgdp.net) for Project Gutenberg |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 |
| Subject | Statesmen -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40236 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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