ISBN: 9780300098587

The introduction by Leonard W. Labaree places the autobiography in literary and historical contexts. This edition also includes biographical notes, a chronology of Franklin's life, and an… Mehr…

The introduction by Leonard W. Labaree places the autobiography in literary and historical contexts. This edition also includes biographical notes, a chronology of Franklin's life, and an updated bibliography. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin, Leonard W. Labaree, Ralph L. Ketcham, Helen C. Boatfield The authoritative edition of Franklin's autobiography, now with a new foreword by the eminent Franklin scholar Edmund S. Morgan FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description The authoritative edition of Franklin's autobiography, with a foreword by the eminent Franklin scholar Edmund S. Morgan"The best and most beautiful edition [of the Autobiography]."—J. H. Plumb, New York Review of Books  "Among the many editions available-read Yale's. Its text is the most reliable (the Franklin papers are at Yale) and its supplementary material is uniformly useful."—Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post   A classic of eighteenth-century American history and literature, Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography has had an influence perhaps unequaled by any other book by an American writer. Written ostensibly as a letter to his son William, Franklin's Autobiography offers his reflections on philosophy and religion, politics, war, education, material success, and the status of women. Prepared by the editors of The Papers of Benjamin Franklin this definitive edition is drawn with scrupulous care from the original manuscript in Franklin's handwriting now in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery. The introduction by Leonard W. Labaree places the autobiography in literary and historical contexts. In a new foreword, eminent Franklin scholar Edmund S. Morgan writes about Franklin's dual allegiance as an American and a subject of an English king—and his emergence as a leader of the American Revolution. This edition also includes biographical notes, a chronology of Franklin's life, and an updated bibliography. Notes Second edition. Back Cover Translated into a dozen languages, printed in hundreds of editions, and read by millions of people, Franklin's autobiography has had an influence perhaps unequaled by any other book by an American writer. Written ostensibly as a letter to his son William, the autobiography offers Franklin's reflections on philosophy and religion, politics, war, education, material success, and the status of women. This edition of the autobiography, prepared by the editors of The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, is drawn with scrupulous care from the original manuscript in Franklin's handwriting now in the Henry E. Hunington Library and Art Gallery. The introduction by Leonard W. Labaree places the autobiography in literary and historical contexts. In a new foreword, Edmund S. Morgan writes about Franklin's dual allegiance as an American and a subject of an English king-and his emergence as a leader of the American Revolution. This edition also includes biographical notes, a chronology of Franklin's life, and an updated bibliography. Author Biography Edmund S. Morgan, is Sterling Professor of History Emeritus at Yale University, is the author of Benjamin Franklin (ISBN 0 300 09532 5, [pound]19.95*), published by Yale University Press. Review "People who have read one or more of the many current books about Benjamin Franklin really ought to direct their attention to the man himself, specifically to The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. . . . It is the first great American book. . . . An extraordinary document. . . . Plainly yet vividly written, its 18th-century prose still accessible to ordinary readers more than two centuries later. . . . It portrays Colonial and Revolutionary America . . . with an immediacy unmatched in almost any other document. . . . Franklin's wisdom is for the ages, our own as much as his. So read the Autobiography and—among the many editions available—read Yale's. Its text is the most reliable (the Franklin papers are at Yale) and its supplementary material is uniformly useful."—Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post"The best and most beautiful edition [of the Autobiography]."—J. H. Plumb, New York Review of Books"Where so many fancy books are long on pictures and short on readable reading matter, this one is superbly the reverse. . . . What counts here is the text: the first thoroughly edited and adequately annotated version of Franklin's memoirs faithful in every word to Franklin's holograph. . . . The result is like cleaning away the grime and crackled varnish of generations to discover unsuspected sparkle in an old master."—Time Review Quote "People who have read one or more of the many current books about Benjamin Franklin really ought to direct their attention to the man himself, specifically to The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin . . . . It is the first great American book. . . . An extraordinary document. . . . Plainly yet vividly written, its 18th-century prose still accessible to ordinary readers more than two centuries later. . . . It portrays Colonial and Revolutionary America . . . with an immediacy unmatched in almost any other document. . . . Franklin's wisdom is for the ages, our own as much as his. So read the 'Autobiography,' and--among the many editions available--read Yale's. Its text is the most reliable (the Franklin papers are at Yale) and its supplementary material is uniformly useful."--Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post "Where so many fancy books are long on pictures and short on readable reading matter, this one is superbly the reverse . . . what counts here is the text: the first thoroughly edited and adequately annotated version of Franklin's memoirs faithful in every word to Franklin's holograph. . . . The result is like cleaning away the grime and crackled varnish of generations to discover unsuspected sparkle in an old master."-- Time "The best and most beautiful edition [of the Autobiography]."--J. H. Plumb, New York Review of Books "This is one of those rarest of historiographical achievements: a publication of the original text of a historical and literary classic in which the bookmaker's art and the historian's best technical editorial skill are combined to produce a work that is both a dependable scholar's source, a reader's delight, and a thing of beauty."-- American Historical Review Details ISBN0300098588 Author Helen C. Boatfield Short Title AUTOBIOG OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Series Yale Nota Bene Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0300098588 ISBN-13 9780300098587 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2003 Replaces 9780300001471 Illustrations notes, bibliography Edited by Ralph L. Ketcham Birth 1706 Death 1790 Imprint Yale University Press Place of Publication New Haven Country of Publication United States Audience Age 14-18 Residence Boston, MA, US Subtitle Second Edition DOI 10.1604/9780300098587 AU Release Date 2003-04-10 NZ Release Date 2003-04-10 US Release Date 2003-04-10 UK Release Date 2003-04-10 Pages 368 Publisher Yale University Press Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Publication Date 2003-04-10 DEWEY 973.3092 Audience General We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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[EAN: 9780300098587], Neubuch, [PU: Yale University Press, New Haven], Paperback. The authoritative edition of Franklin's autobiography, with a foreword by the eminent Franklin scholar Edmund S. MorganThe best and most beautiful edition [of the Autobiography].J. H. Plumb, New York Review of Books Among the many editions available-read Yale's. Its text is the most reliable (the Franklin papers are at Yale) and its supplementary material is uniformly useful.Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post A classic of eighteenth-century American history and literature, Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography has had an influence perhaps unequaled by any other book by an American writer. Written ostensibly as a letter to his son William, Franklin's Autobiography offers his reflections on philosophy and religion, politics, war, education, material success, and the status of women. Prepared by the editors of The Papers of Benjamin Franklin this definitive edition is drawn with scrupulous care from the original manuscript in Franklin's handwriting now in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery. The introduction by Leonard W. Labaree places the autobiography in literary and historical contexts. In a new foreword, eminent Franklin scholar Edmund S. Morgan writes about Franklin's dual allegiance as an American and a subject of an English kingand his emergence as a leader of the American Revolution. This edition also includes biographical notes, a chronology of Franklin's life, and an updated bibliography. The authoritative edition of Franklin's autobiography, now with a new foreword by the eminent Franklin scholar Edmund S. Morgan Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability., Books<

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The authoritative edition of Franklin’s autobiography, with a foreword by the eminent Franklin scholar Edmund S. Morgan  “The best and most beautiful edition [of the Autobiography].”—J. H… Mehr…

The authoritative edition of Franklin’s autobiography, with a foreword by the eminent Franklin scholar Edmund S. Morgan  “The best and most beautiful edition [of the Autobiography].”—J. H. Plumb, New York Review of Books  “Among the many editions available—read Yale’s. Its text is the most reliable (the Franklin papers are at Yale) and its supplementary material is uniformly useful.”—Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post   A classic of eighteenth-century American history and literature, Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography has had an influence perhaps unequaled by any other book by an American writer. Written ostensibly as a letter to his son William, Franklin’s Autobiography offers his reflections on philosophy and religion, politics, war, education, material success, and the status of women.   Prepared by the editors of The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, this definitive edition is drawn with scrupulous care from the original manuscript in Franklin’s handwriting, now in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery. The introduction by Leonard W. Labaree places the autobiography in literary and historical contexts. In a new foreword, eminent Franklin scholar Edmund S. Morgan writes about Franklin’s dual allegiance as an American and a subject of an English king—and his emergence as a leader of the American Revolution. This edition also includes biographical notes, a chronology of Franklin’s life, and an updated bibliography. Books Benjamin Franklin|Paperback|Yale University Press|10/04/2003, Yale University Press<