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Franklin, Benjamin. The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2005.

This edition of Franklin's classic autobiography provides a wealth of information. The University of Pennsylvania not only singled it out as their book of discussion for their students and teachers, they have also contributed substantially to it. The book is comprised of a preface by the University's president, an introduction by noted scholar Peter Conn, the autobiography by Franklin, several essays by the University's professors, and the appendix which includes The Proposals Relating to the Education of Youth in Pennsylvania and a chronology of his life.

Citation Type: Book

Referenced in:
Benjamin Franklin [Science and Invention]
Two Men Named Ben: Historic Roots of Education in Pennsylvania

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