The Story Of A Famous Book

Dr. Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography is one of the most important works in American literature, and in this fascinating account, Samuel Abbott Green reveals the story behind its creation and publication. Drawing on a wealth of archival material, Green traces Franklin's journey from his humble beginnings as a printer's apprentice to his eventual rise to fame as a statesman and philosopher, and assesses the enduring legacy of his remarkable life.
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