

Writings : Poor Richard's Almanack; The Autobiography; Bagatelles, Pamphlets, Essays and Letters by Benjamin Franklin (1987, Hardcover)
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I purchased this because I wanted a hardback copy of his Autobiography. In addition to that book, there are 1,306 pages before that is included in this volume. It includes his early newspaper writings. Letters written while he was the United States Ambassador to France during the Revolutionary War. And other writings. It is a superb value, even if all you were really looking for was the Autobiography. He is a very unique figure in the history of our Country. He essentially developed a form of franchise for people who wanted to start up a newspaper. He was a man of science. And, arguably, the most important diplomat in the history of our country. If he hadn't persuaded the French to back the US in their revolution, there might not be a United States at all. Plenty to read and learn in this book! I highly recommend it!Read full review
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I have always been a fan of Benjamin Franklin, since I was a teenager. With 1632 pages of his writings there is more than enough for a lifetime of reading, thinking and rereading. The autobiography and Poor Richard's Almanck have been lifetime friends. With the additional writings contained the the LOA edition it is hard to not admire this founding father: his intellect, curiosity,humor, inventiveness, leadership and even quite a bit of somewhat off-color writing. He was the original "dirty old man" of the American Revolution. It's all here, the man lives through the pages of this volume and the book has a special place on my preferred bookshelf.
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Excellent. Thank you.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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