Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life of Benjamin Franklin"" is a comprehensive biography of one of America's most famous founding fathers, written by Jared Sparks and originally published in 1845. The book includes a complete reproduction of Franklin's famous autobiography, which he wrote in the later years of his life. The autobiography covers Franklin's early years, his rise to prominence as a printer, his scientific experiments and inventions, his diplomatic work in Europe, and his role in the American Revolution. In addition to the autobiography, Sparks provides extensive notes and commentary, providing historical context and insight into Franklin's life and times. Sparks also includes a continuation of Franklin's story after the end of the autobiography, covering the final years of his life and his legacy. Overall, ""The Life of Benjamin Franklin"" is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of America's most important historical figures, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Franklin's life, work, and impact on American history.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.
