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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 Skousen , Mark SkousenPublisher: Blackstone Audiobooks Imprint: Blackstone Audiobooks Edition: Library ed. Dimensions: Width: 16.50cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 16.40cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9780786172344ISBN 10: 0786172347 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.... Ferrone portrays Franklin's intelligence and wit with an understated style that brings out a personality that continues to captivate and intrigue. Ferrone clearly enjoys 'being' Franklin, and listeners will be similarly engaged by this book...the next best thing to having an autobiography completed by Franklin himself. -- AudioFile Ferrone is well suited to bring an elder statesman like Franklin to life. His deep, raspy delivery conjures up a man in the final years of a full and eventful life; and the first-person narrative makes the history up-close and personal. -- Kliatt The 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 as an original thinker and primary figure in the founding of the United States of America. -- National Review Ferrone is well suited to bring an elder statesman like Franklin to life. His deep, raspy delivery conjures up a man in the final years of a full and eventful life; and the first-person narrative makes the history up-close and personal. -- Kliatt Ferrone portrays Franklin's intelligence and wit with an understated style that brings out a personality that continues to captivate and intrigue. Ferrone clearly enjoys 'being' Franklin, and listeners will be similarly engaged by this book...the next best thing to having an autobiography completed by Franklin himself. -- AudioFile The 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 as an original thinker and primary figure in the founding of the United States of America. -- National Review Author InformationBenjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He is one of the most celebrated figures in American history. Richard Ferrone has recorded over 150 audiobooks including thrillers, romances, science fiction, and inspirational novels. He has earned an Audie Award and four Audie nominations, including for Best Solo Male Narrator of 2003. He was also recognized as an AudioFile Voice of the Last Century and a Rising and Shining Star. He has earned many AudioFile Earphones Awards and was named the 2011 Best Voice in Mystery and Suspense as well as the 2009 Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy. A science fiction fan, he narrated Kim Stanley Robinson's Mars trilogy. He has also narrated works by James Patterson, Dashiell Hammett, Walter Mosley, John Sandford, Eric Van Lustbader, and Stuart Woods. 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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