A cross comparison between Edmund S. Morgan's Biography "Benjamin Franklin" and Benjamin Franklin's "Autobiography"

Benjamin Franklin was one of the most influential people when it came to making this country great. Franklin was even thought as the "first American" because of all the affairs he managed. He was a scientist, a printer, a patriot and a much admired individual. He was revered everywhere he went, whether it be England, France or the United States. In the time since his death Benjamin Franklin has had many books, articles, and papers …

…people, whether it is his long time friends or women of all ages. If Benjamin Franklin had to read Morgan's biography there is no doubt that Franklin would be comfortable with all the interpretations that Morgan made. Morgan shows his vast knowledge of the man and alludes to knowing more then anyone else about Franklin. It is evident that Morgan knew much about the man from so many examples in the biography of Benjamin Franklin.