Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

One of the founding fathers of the United States tells the story of his own remarkable rise—from a runaway printer’s apprentice to a world-famous scientist, inventor, writer, diplomat, and statesman. In plain, witty prose, Franklin recounts his youthful schemes, his famous program for moral self-improvement, and the practical wisdom that guided his extraordinary life. More than a memoir, it is a portrait of the self-made man and a founding document of the American ideal of industry, thrift, and self-betterment. Endlessly quoted and widely taught, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin remains a delightful, shrewd, and inspiring account of a life of curiosity and achievement, and a cornerstone of American literature.