Life of Benjamin Franklin

by M.L. Weems

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First published January 1, 1922

About the author

Mason Locke Weems, more commonly known as Parson Weems, was an American book agent and author best known for his biography of President George Washington, with its most-likely apocryphal tale of chopping down the cherry tree.

Reviews

[MaryEllen Elizabeth Hart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

A must read for every citizen of United States of America. If USA rated its Patriots (Founding Fathers) according to impact upon developing the structure and infrastructure, creative genius, perseverance of faith and personal investment in United States, Benjamin Franklin would be seen as the most significant human being in formation of our great country. Benjamin Franklin's autobiography is awesome.

I loved the story of Benjamin Franklin's life. I felt so inspired by his self discipline, his creative genius in social structure as well as science, his knowledge of international governments, politics, societal proprieties, knowledge of history, knowledge of language, and personal courage is captivating. His writing style is a "kick in the pants" (i.e. "caught me by surprise") and I truly enjoyed reading his testimony of his life. I was engaged every moment.

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is mandatory reading if you consider yourself a citizen of United States of America or consider yourself a student of social structure and government!!!

[Sue Klasing]

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