Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Version 2)
Benjamin Franklin
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Length 7 h 17 min
Chapters 20
In Benjamin Franklin's lifetime, he kept good record of his life and travels, and although Franklin was never a president, he still plays a crucial part in our American history. (Summary by Elijah Fisher)
Chapters
1
Introduction Read by Duane Desalvo 19:08
2
Beginning Life as a Printer Read by Seth Pate 20:36
3
Arrival in Philadelphia Read by Seth Pate 15:18
4
First Visit to Boston Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 17:38
5
Early Friends in Philadelphia Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 9:54
6
First Visit to London Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 27:46
7
Beginning Business in Philadelphia Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 34:36
8
Business Success and First Public Service Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 25:31
9
Plan for Attaining Moral Perfection Read by Tommy Hersant 33:17
10
"Poor Richard's Almanac" and Other Activities Read by Duane Desalvo 18:39
11
Interest in Public Affairs Read by Elijah Fisher 17:30
12
Defense of the Province Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 20:28
13
Public Services and Duties Read by Kathleen Moore 33:05
14
Albany Plan of Union Read by Duane Desalvo 5:25
15
Quarrels with the Proprietary Governors Read by Elijah Fisher 8:32
16
Braddock's Expedition Read by KevinS 27:02
17
Franklin's Defense of the Frontier Read by Tommy Hersant 21:16
18
Scientific Experiments Read by Greg Giordano 10:02
19
Agent of Pennsylvania in London Read by Kathleen Moore 40:41
20
Appendix Read by Elijah Fisher 3:16
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