The Autobiography Of Benjamin Franklin - 9781975836559

Benjamin Franklin FRS, FRSE (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705] - April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was a renowned polymath and a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, 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 Philadelphia's fire department and the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League institution.

Author: Benjamin Franklin

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Aug 27, 2017

Number of Pages: 278 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1975836553

ISBN-13: 9781975836559