Publisher's Synopsis
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Journal of John Woolman, Fruits of Solitude: V1 Harvard Classics is a compilation of three literary works by Benjamin Franklin, John Woolman, and William Penn. The first work, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, is an account of Franklin's life, from his childhood to his role in the American Revolution. The second work, Journal of John Woolman, is a spiritual memoir that chronicles the life of Quaker John Woolman, who was known for his advocacy of abolitionism and his opposition to war. The third work, Fruits of Solitude, is a collection of essays by William Penn that reflect on the importance of solitude and the virtues of a simple life. This book is part of the Harvard Classics collection, which is a series of books that aim to provide a comprehensive education in the humanities.1909. Contents: Benjamin Franklin His Autobiography. Journal of John Woolman; Death of John Woolman. Some Fruits of Solitude, in Reflections and Maxims Parts 1 and 2 by William Penn.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
