The Select Works of Benjamin Franklin: Including His Autobiography; With Notes and a Memoir (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Epes Sargent

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267438230 ISBN 13: 9780267438235

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A vivid, firsthand look at Benjamin Franklin’s early years and his first days in Philadelphia.

This edition compiles Franklin’s own Autobiography alongside the editor’s memoir and notes, offering a wide view of the man behind the science, diplomacy, and public service. You’ll see the early life, the move from Boston to New York and Philadelphia, and the practical, often humorous details of his beginnings as a printer and thinker. The volume also situates his personal story within the broader context of his time, through contemporary notes and historical framing.

What you’ll experience

• Franklin’s voice in the Autobiography, including his youth, apprenticeship, and first steps in Philadelphia.
• A window into his daily life, his lodging, work, and friendships as he built his career.
• A curated memoir and editor’s notes that illuminate the historical setting and Franklin’s influence.
• A structured collection that blends his literary, scientific, and political writing across key chapters and essays.

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic American biography, the founding era, and insights into Franklin’s formative years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267438230
• ISBN 13: 9780267438235
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256