The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin
This book is an autobiography of one of America's founding fathers, detailing his life from childhood to adulthood. The author shares his journey from humble beginnings as a printer's apprentice to becoming a successful inventor, writer, businessman, and statesman. The book provides an insight into his thoughts and philosophies on various subjects such as education, self-improvement, and public service, offering a unique look at the early American history through his eyes.
The 748th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 478
Since this book was first published in 1791, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 478.0.
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- score: 69 -- Masterpieces of World Literature (Weight: 69)
- score: 69 -- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (Weight: 69)
- score: 66 -- Books That Shaped America (Weight: 66)
- score: 51 -- The College Board: 101 Great Books Recommended for College-Bound Readers (Weight: 51)
- score: 51 -- 101 of the World's Greatest Books (1950) (Weight: 51)
- score: 39 -- The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written (Weight: 39)
- score: 39 -- The Well-Educated Mind (Weight: 39)