Dr. Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography is one of the most important works in American literature, and in this fascinating account, Samuel Abbott Green reveals the story behind its creation and publication. Drawing on a wealth of archival material, Green traces Franklin's journey from his humble beginnings as a printer's apprentice to his eventual rise to fame as a statesman and philosopher, and assesses the enduring legacy of his remarkable life.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.