Public-domain audiobook
Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (audiobook)
Free audiobook of Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin: 7 h 30 min in 21 sections, read by LibriVox volunteers.
7 h 30 minrunning time
21sections
≈ 69,000words
About this recording
Franklin wrote his autobiography in the form of an extended letter to his son. While recording the events of his life, he adds instructions for good living which makes this work America’s first “How to Succeed” book. Edited by Frank Woodworth Pine (1869-1919). (Summary by Gary)
Sources & data
- From the LibriVox catalogue. Word count estimated at 9,300 words per hour of narration.