Autobiography

by Benjamin Franklin · 1791

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is the classic memoir of one of America’s most celebrated founding fathers. In his own words, Franklin recounts a life of relentless curiosity and public service, detailing his rise from a modest printer’s apprentice to an inventor, scientist, diplomat, and postmaster‑general. The work offers vivid insights into 18th‑century colonial life, the birth of a nation, and the personal philosophies that guided his self‑improvement and civic contributions.