Posted on 05/20/2025 7:45:34 AM PDT by ProgressingAmerica
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).
Sounds to me like a humorous piece meant to steer his correspondent toward marriage by making the idea of a mistress sound particularly unappealing.
I recently read Franklin’s autobiography. Got it for free from a paperback book swap club I’m a member of.
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