Describes the life of Benjamin Franklin as writer, printer, inventor, politician, diplomat, and statesman.

"First edition after publication of the limited, signed edition in three volumes."

Boston : Father and son ; Brother and brother. Philadelphia : Journeyman ; Master ; Philadelphian ; Electrician ; Pennsylvanian ; Intercolonial ; Interlude ; Soldier ; Summary of an American. London : Agent ; Speaker ; Authority on America ; Agent-general ; Philosopher in England ; Scapegoat ; End of an imperialist. Paris : Postmaster-general ; Commissioner ; Minister plenipotentiary ; Sage in France ; Peacemaker ; The older the bolder. United States : President of Pennsylvania -- Ending.