Benjamin Franklin

Now printed from the manuscript as Franklin wrote it, and including his preliminary outline; with an introduction by Carl Van Doren and drawings by William Sharp. A limited edition, bound in genuine leather. Shelved in the "Classics" section.

Benjamin Franklins account of his rise from poverty and obscurity to affluence and fame has charmed every generation of readers since it first appeared. Begun as a collection of anecdotes for his son, the memoir grew into a history of his remarkable achievements in the literary, scientific, and political realms. A printer, inventor, scientist, diplomat, and statesman, Franklin was also a brilliant writer whose wit and wisdom shine on every page. HisAutobiography...

Sin duda, Franklin es uno de los personajes más fascinantes de la historia de Estados Unidos. Y es que más allá de su faceta como político, fue un prolífico inventor. Debemos a su ingenio el pararrayos, el cuentakilómetros, las lentes bifocales..., así como algunos interesantes ensayos sobre el ajedrez o las corrientes marinas. Todos estos motivos justifican que su rostro aparezca impreso en los billetes de 100 dólares.