
Benjamin Franklin: The Extraordinary Life of America's Greatest Polymath
Jamie Glick
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Benjamin Franklin: The Extraordinary Life of America's Greatest Polymath
Experience the definitive story of history’s most versatile genius in this immersive 3-hour and 6-minute biography.
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United States
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Benjamin Franklin: The Extraordinary Life of America's Greatest Polymath Experience the definitive story of history’s most versatile genius in this immersive 3-hour and 6-minute biography. How does a tenth-grade dropout with a few coins in his pocket transform into a global icon, a world-class scientist, and the master strategist who helped argue a nation into existence? In this vibrant and expertly condensed account, Jamie Glick explores the restless curiosity and practical genius of Benjamin Franklin. While many histories treat the Founding Fathers as static monuments, this audiobook presents Franklin as a dynamic operator. Over the course of 3 hours and 6 minutes, you will follow a man who treated his entire life as a grand experiment in being "useful"—from the ink-stained print shops of Philadelphia to the high-stakes diplomacy of the French court at Versailles. In this audiobook, you’ll discover: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Titan:The Physics of Fame:Revolutionary Logistics:The Sage of the Constitution:Perfect for history buffs, innovators, and anyone seeking timeless wisdom on productivity and character, this biography brings to life a man whose legacy is still felt in every library, fire department, and post office in America. Step into the eighteenth century and join history’s greatest polymath on a journey from humble beginnings to a legacy that will never be forgotten. Duration - 3h 5m. Author - Jamie Glick. Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G. Published Date - Thursday, 01 January 2026. Copyright - © 2026 Jamie Glick ©.
Language:
English
Benjamin Franklin: The Extraordinary Life of America's Greatest Polymath
Duración:00:00:39
Chapter 1: Poor Richard's Humble Beginnings (1706–1723)
Duración:00:15:23
Chapter 2: The Rise of a Printer & Civic Innovator (1723–1735)
Duración:00:19:08
Chapter 3: Inventor of a Nation: Libraries, Fire Departments & the Junto (1730s–1740s)
Duración:00:16:43
Chapter 4: Electricity and World Fame (1746–1754)
Duración:00:17:50
Chapter 5: Colonial Agent & Voice of Reason (1754–1775)
Duración:00:20:41
Chapter 6: Rebellion and Revolution (1775–1778)
Duración:00:20:27
Chapter 7: The Rockstar Diplomat in Paris (1778–1785)
Duración:00:21:27
Chapter 8: Constitutional Genius & Final Battles (1785–1788)
Duración:00:16:48
Chapter 9: The Moral Perfection Project & Personal Life
Duración:00:17:07
Chapter 10: Legacy of a Self-Made Titan (1789–1790 & Beyond)
Duración:00:19:40