Benjamin Franklin was a polymath, diplomat, and Founding Father whose life spanned the transition from British colonial subject to American statesman. In his Autobiography, he presents a candid self-portrait that follows his journey from a printer’s apprentice in Boston to a world-renowned scientist and civic leader in Philadelphia. The book outlines his "Project of Arriving at Moral Perfection," detailing the thirteen virtues he practiced to cultivate character and achieve worldly success. Ultimately, the work serves as a foundational text of the American Dream, emphasizing that through industry, frugality, and self-improvement, any individual can rise to prominence and contribute to the common good.

Westport, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1976. Limited Edition. 233 pages. Leatherbound, hardcover book with no dustjacket. The book is very attractive with gilded edges, and beautiful, white marbled endpapers. The book appears brand new. FINE condition, with only absolutely tiny rubbing on the edges of the boards.