Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Play
Length 7 h 31 min
Chapters 20
First published 1916
Franklin wrote his autobiography in the form of an extended letter to his son. While recording the events of his life, he adds instructions for good living which makes this work America’s first “How to Succeed” book. Edited by Frank Woodworth Pine (1869-1919). (Summary by Gary)
Chapters
1
Introduction Read by Gary Gilberd 19:16
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Chapter 2 Beginning Life as a Printer Read by Gary Gilberd 24:04
3
Chapter 3 Arrival in Philadelphia Read by Gary Gilberd 16:47
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Chapter 4 First Visit to Boston Read by Gary Gilberd 18:00
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Chapter 5 Early Friends in Philadelphia Read by Gary Gilberd 10:07
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Chapter 6 First Visit to London Read by Gary Gilberd 29:46
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Chapter 7 Beginning Business in Philadelphia Read by Gary Gilberd 34:20
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Chapter 8 Business Success and First Public Service Read by Gary Gilberd 27:50
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Chapter 9 Plan for Attaining Moral Perfection Read by Gary Gilberd 31:41
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Chapter 10 Poor Richard's Almanac and Other Activities Read by Gary Gilberd 21:33
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Chapter 11 Interest in Public Affairs Read by Gary Gilberd 17:27
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Chapter 12 Defense of the Province Read by Gary Gilberd 21:28
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Chapter 13 Public Services and Duties Read by Gary Gilberd 32:29
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Chapter 14 Albany Plan of Union Read by Gary Gilberd 5:23
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Chapter 15 Quarrels with the Proprietary Governors Read by Gary Gilberd 7:53
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Chapter 16 Braddock's Expedition Read by Gary Gilberd 26:41
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Chapter 17 Franklin's Defense of the Frontier Read by Gary Gilberd 19:05
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Chapter 18 Scientific Experiments Read by Gary Gilberd 9:26
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Chapter 19 Agent of Pennsylvania in London Read by Gary Gilberd 35:20
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Appendix Read by Gary Gilberd 16:14
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