Selections From The Writings Of Benjamin Franklin

by Benjamin Franklin

Selections From The Writings Of Benjamin Franklin is a book that was published in 1905 and is written by Benjamin Franklin himself. It is a collection of some of the most important and influential writings of Franklin, who was a statesman, diplomat, scientist, and writer. The book includes a wide range of his writings, from letters and essays to scientific observations and political documents. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Franklin's life and work. The first section covers his early life and career, including his apprenticeship as a printer and his early writings. The second section focuses on his scientific work, including his experiments with electricity and his observations on the nature of light. The third section of the book includes Franklin's political writings, including his famous ""Join or Die"" cartoon and his letters to British officials during the American Revolution. The fourth section covers his diplomatic work, including his role in negotiating the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War. Throughout the book, readers will get a sense of Franklin's wit, intelligence, and practicality. His writings reflect his belief in the power of reason, his commitment to public service, and his deep love for his country. Overall, Selections From The Writings Of Benjamin Franklin is an important historical document that provides a window into the life and work of one of America's most influential founding fathers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.

Genres: History, Politics, Nonfiction, American History

390 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Benjamin Franklin was a writer, a philosopher, a scientist, a politician, a patriot, a Founding Father, an inventor, and publisher. He helped with the founding of the United States of America and changed the world with his discoveries about electricity. His writings such as Poor Richards' Almanac have provided wisdom for 17 years to the colonies.

Reviews

[John]

Rather difficult getting through. Although, that may be my fault and not the editors. It is written as Franklin himself wrote each passage. So, the old-English style is prevalent. This did bog me down a bit. That being said, for a serious Benjamin Franklin fan, this book is a must, along with his Autobiography.

[Frank Cardenas]

A plain account of all his works, which you don't appreciate much as you go through the book but later when you think of the consequences of these same actions.