The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
by Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
"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
Introduction - 00:18:00
01 Ancestry and Early Youth in Boston - 00:44:12
02 Beginning Life as a Printer - 01:07:48
03 Arrival in Philadelphia - 01:24:07
04 First Visit to Boston - 01:41:39
05 Early Friends in Philadelphia - 01:51:20
06 First Visit to London - 02:20:42
07 Beginning Business in Philadelphia - 02:54:36
08 Business Success and First Public Service - 03:21:58
09 Plan for Attaining Moral Perfection - 03:53:11
10 Poor Richard's Almanac and Other Activities - 04:14:16
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Reader Gary Gilberd
