Benjamin Franklin 1791 Autobiography Of Benjamin Franklin

The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org. If you are not located in the United States, you will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this eBook. Title: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Author: Benjamin Franklin Editor: Charles William Eliot Release date: July 1, 1994 [eBook #148] Most recently updated: March ll, 2024 Language: English Other information and formats: www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/148 The Harvard Classics WITH INTRODUCTION AND NOTES EDITED BY CHARLES W ELIOT LLD P F COLLIER & SON COMPANY NEW YORK Navigation Letter from Mr. Abel James. Publishes the first number of "Poor Richard's Almanac. Proposes a Plan of Union for the colonies Chief events in Franklin's life. INTRODUCTORY NOTE Benjamin Franklin was born in Milk Street, Boston, on January 6, 1706. His father, Josiah Franklin, was a tallow chandler who married twice, and of his seventeen children Benjamin was the youngest son. His schooling ended at ten, and at twelve he was bound apprentice to his brother James, a printer, who publish…