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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

The Classic Edition: Timeless Lessons on Virtue, Wealth, and Success from a Founding Father

By: Benjamin Franklin

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Paperback | 14 April 2026

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From humble beginnings to iconic Founding Father…

Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography is the blueprint for self‑made success. Penned between 1771 and 1790, this unfinished memoir lays bare the journey of an ambitious printer’s son who used grit, curiosity, and moral rigor to become a scientist, inventor, diplomat, and one of America’s greatest statesmen.

In these pages, you’ll discover:
• The origins of the “self‑made man” and Franklin’s pioneering path toward achieving the American Dream.
• The “13 virtues” Franklin meticulously crafted—from frugality and industry to sincerity and justice—that shaped his character and fueled his rise.
• His reflections on philosophy, politics, religion, education, civic duty, and innovation that remain ever‑relevant today.

This classic Autobiography is more than a historical memoir—it’s the original self‑help narrative, a timeless guide to ambition, self‑improvement, and ethical leadership.

This edition brings Franklin’s wit, wisdom, and world‑changing ethos straight to your hands—whether you’re a history buff, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner.

Read it. Internalize it. Transform your life.

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