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OverviewBenjamin Franklin's celebrated autobiography, published after his death, is one of the greatest autobiographies of all time--but it was incomplete. Franklin ended his life's story in 1757, when he was only fifty-one. He lived another thirty-three full, eventful, and dramatic years, some of the most dramatic years in American history--years in which Franklin was America's advocate in London, represented Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress, and was America's wartime ambassador to France. During these years Franklin also helped write our nation's Constitution and planned an American Empire that would displace the British Empire. Franklin is one of the most fascinating of the Founding Fathers--a polymath like Jefferson, a practical statesman like Washington, and a cynic and wit beyond parallel. Now, at last, in The Compleated Autobiography by Benjamin Franklin, we finally get the rest of the story, in Franklin's own words. Faithfully compiled and edited from Franklin's papers by Dr. Mark Skousen--Franklin's descendant, acting as his devoted secretary--this is the closest we will ever get to Franklin sitting down in his study in Philadelphia, dipping quill into ink, and finishing his autobiography. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Benjamin Franklin , Richard Ferrone , Mark SkousenPublisher: Blackstone Audiobooks Imprint: Blackstone Audiobooks Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.10cm Weight: 0.091kg ISBN: 9780786177189ISBN 10: 0786177187 Publication Date: 01 February 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsThe Compleated Autobiography retains [the] sophistication, humor, and sense of irony that made the original autobiography a classic--and is destined to create a renewed appreciation of Benjamin Franklin.... Author InformationBenjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He is one of the most celebrated figures in American history. Richard Ferrone, an Audie Award winner, has consistently received high praise from critics and fans alike for his audiobook performances for over twenty years. He has performed on and off Broadway and in regional theaters. His television appearances include Law & Order, Against the Law, Guiding Light, and One Life to Live. Mark Skousen, PhD, holds the Benjamin Franklin Chair of Management at Grantham University, has taught economics and finance at Columbia University, and is editor of Forecasts & Strategies, an award-winning investment newsletter. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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