Autobiography of Benjamin
Franklin by Benjamin Franklin MP3 on CD
Franklin wrote his
autobiography in the form of an extended letter to his son. While recording the events of
his life, he adds instructions for good living which makes this work America’s first
“How to Succeed” book.
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