the autobiography of benjamin franklin  a fascinating and unconventionally educated man, benjamin franklin imparts—in his own words—wisdom and remarkable life lessons on the art of living with great personal integrity. taken from john bigelow’s carefully researched 1868 publication that was transcribed directly from the original manuscript, this copy is sure to be a treasured part of any home library. franklin’s autobiography and significant papers are still in great demand globally, and describe the interesting, varied, and unusual life of one of the most amazing founding fathers of the united states.