Benjamin Franklin, Self-Revealed, Volume 1 (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings

"Benjamin Franklin, Self-Revealed, Volume 1 (of 2)" by William Cabell Bruce offers a detailed look into the life and mind of Benjamin Franklin, using his own words to paint a picture of his character and impact on the world. The book begins by establishing Franklin as a man of many skills and talents, from inventing useful gadgets to playing a key role in shaping America. It shows how his everyday actions in science, writing, and other areas were connected to his larger goals of making society better. The initial chapter examines Franklin's moral beliefs and how he tried to live by them every day. Readers interested in understanding Franklin's complex personality and the forces that drove him will find this to be a profound and insightful biographical portraiture.