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autobiography of Benjamin Franklin & selections from his other writings
Straightforward life-story of a typically American character endowed with the great powers developed by self-education, who exerted vast influence as a citizen and statesman for his own day and for the future of his country.
Chief events in Franklin's life -- Franklin's draft scheme -- The autobiography -- The Dogood papers -- Poor Richard's almanack, 1749 -- From Poor Richard's almanack, 1756 -- From Poor Richard's almanack, 1757 -- The way to wealth -- On the price of corn and management of the poor -- Advice to a young tradesman, 1748 -- Journal of a voyage.
With an introduction by Henry Steele Commager.
Includes bibliographical references (pages xiv-xvi).