Franklin, Benjamin The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Yale University Press: New Haven, 1964. Thesis The thesis of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is that Benjamin Franklin was a great American printer, author, diplomat, philosopher, and scientist, whose many contributions to the cause of the American Revolution, and the newly formed federal government that followed, make him one of the country’s greatest statesman. Summary The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is an extensive collection of Franklins “memoirs,” …showed first 75 words of 674 total…

…showed last 75 words of 674 total…in his family. 9. He was the 10TH boy to be born in his family. 8. He attended grammar school for only 2 years . 7. He began working at age 13. 6. Invented the Franklin Stove. 5. Considered a framer of the Constitution. 4. Wrote the Poor Richards Almanac, One of the most read and best selling books of all time. 3. Was a member of The Constitutional Convention. 2. Helped convince France to aid the colonies during the American Revolution. 1. Invented the Light Bulb.