Autobiography fo Benjamin Franklin Bigelow, John

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Paperback cover has some wear and fading. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This vintage edition of Benjamin Franklin’s iconic autobiography offers a well-preserved window into the life and mind of one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers. Originally published in French in 1791 and later translated by John Bigelow, this seminal work chronicles Franklin’s remarkable journey from a humble tradesman to a renowned author, inventor, diplomat, and statesman. Beyond its historical significance, the autobiography is a literary masterpiece, renowned for its candid introspection and Franklin’s pioneering contributions to the genre of autobiographical writing. This particular copy bears the gentle patina of age, inviting collectors and readers to immerse themselves in Franklin’s eloquent prose and timeless insights on virtue, industry, and self-improvement. A true classic of American letters.