You are holding the only modern adaptation of Benjamin Franklin’s 18th century autobiography. It is at its heart one of the greatest business stories ever tol

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is one of America's most famous memoirs. In this text, Ben Franklin shares his life story and details his attempts to bui

"Franklin chronicles his own story, from his early days growing up in colonial Boston to his retirement from printing and growing involvement in national politi

Franklin's political writings are full of fascinating reflections on human nature, on the character of good leadership, and on why government is such a messy an

Ben Franklin was the most famous American in the entire world during colonial times. No wonder! After all, the man could do just about anything. Why, he was an