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Written by Benjamin Franklin - Performed by Fredd Wayne - Unabridged Nonfiction - 4 CASSETTES - 6.1 hours

Publisher, Audio Partners (1997)

"[He] evokes Franklin’s complex essence through his writings on a variety of subjects...so polished and assured that audiences have the feeling of actually hearing Franklin." --LA Times

Written as a letter to his son, which was never finished, this is Franklin's account of his personal life and career ending with his first mission to England in 1757; includes his Top 13 moral virtues.

Experience colonial life through the words of one of our most-beloved founding fathers as you hear Benjamin Franklin reminisce about his youth in Boston, his apprenticeship in Philadelphia and his first mission to England as a diplomat. Narrated by Fredd Wayne, who has performed as Benjamin Franklin for over 20 years, this recording of the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin brings the wit, wisdom and humor of Franklin to life.

This complete and unabridged audio recording will be cherished by history lovers as well as those who enjoy taking a closer look at the lives and experiences of great men. Franklin was a diplomat, leader, businessman, inventor, husband, father and a bit of a rogue. His story, in his own voice, is exciting and inspiring to hear.

History is not all dry or boring. Franklin's books have been translated into dozens of languages and reprinted around the world. There are many Benjamin Franklin websites on the Internet, and television specials on his life have appeared on PBS and the network channels. The one-man show performed by Fredd Wayne -- Benjamin Franklin, Citizen -- has fascinated audiences worldwide for over 20 years. Rolling Stone magazine was right when it said Franklin is the "Hot Founding Father!" Historians have known this for a long time, but now his story is available for everyone to hear and enjoy.

"[Here is] a fully rounded portrait of the many-sided Franklin, ...the moralist, humanitarian, scientist, and unconventional human being." -- Richard B. Morris, Chairman, History Dept., Columbia University

About the Performer: Fredd Wayne has toured worldwide for over 18 years with his performance as Ben Franklin. Fredd Wayne has had a distinguished career on stage, film and television, with roles in South Pacific, Oh, Men! Oh, Women, Wonderful Town, over 200 television shows like "Cheers" and "Matlock" and several feature films. He created and performs in Benjamin Franklin, Citizen, which has brought to life vignettes drawn from Franklin's writings for over 20 years on stages worldwide. He also starred in the NBC-TV special Ben Franklin, American.