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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
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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)
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Benjamin Franklin
<b>Benjamin Franklin</b> was a writer, inventor, political theorist, diplomat, and Founding Father of the United States. He wrote under the pen name of Poor Richard from 1732 to 1757.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5timeless wisdom. Not all entertaining but all very useful information.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great historical insight and factual information about Benjamin Franklin, Great voice recording and well written.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Good but very boring. Almost at the end you can hear someone banging dishes in the background
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It was interesting his life as a boy and growing up during that time