This book is a comprehensive collection of the autobiographical writings of Benjamin Franklin. The book includes his famous autobiography as well as a selection of his other essays and letters. The book provides valuable insights into the life and times of Benjamin Franklin, one of the most important figures of the American Revolution. Franklin's writings are also an excellent resource for those interested in the development of American political thought and the history of American literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.