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Benjamin Franklin is one of the most remarkable persons the world has ever known. He was one of the founding fathers of the United States and in many ways was the first American'. Franklin was a leading author, br>printer, political theorist, politician, Postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American enlightenment and the history of Physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the Lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions. He facilitated many civic organizations, including the fire Department and a great University in Philadelphia. His wise sayings and maxims show an unusual common sense philosophy. Benjamin Franklin is very famous for his wit, ability, tact, common sense, diplomacy, and reputation that was National as well as world Wide. And the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin' Is ranked as one of the great autobiographies of the world.

The Extraordinary Account by a Visionary to Inspire and Motivate You. Benjamin Franklin's life was nothing short of astonishing. A polymath, he excelled in multiple fields, be it writing, publishing, politics, science, diplomacy or philosophy. One of the Founding Fathers, he is also known as the First American for his efforts in unifying the colonies to form today's America. In his autobiography, Franklin talks about his childhood, family, early career as a printing apprentice to his brother and his move from Boston to Philadelphia. His love for books shines through in his writing, and he shares practical advice for budding writers on improving their skills. Through his charming, original narration, he offers readers a close look at his life before the American Revolution. Franklin's life is the perfect example of achieving the famed American dream, but he didn't consider himself to be perfect. His honest revelations and reflections on how he strived to be a better person through self-development make this autobiography a moving read. Franklin's takes on how one can improve one's own character, habits and performance are still relevant to all those determined to do their best in any given circumstance.

Poor Richard's Almanack (sometimes Almanac) was a yearly almanac published by Benjamin Franklin, who adopted the pseudonym of "Poor Richard" or "Richard Saunders" for this purpose. The publication appeared continually from 1732 to 1758. It sold exceptionally well for a pamphlet published in the American colonies; print runs reached 10,000 per year. Franklin, the American inventor, statesman, and publisher, achieved success with Poor Richard's Almanack. Almanacks were very popular books in colonial America, offering a mixture of seasonal weather forecasts, practical household hints, puzzles, and other amusements. Poor Richard's Almanack was also popular for its extensive use of wordplay, and some of the witty phrases coined in the work survive in the contemporary American vernacular