| Poor Richard's Almanack and Other Writings Contributor(s): Franklin, Benjamin (Author), Blaisdell, Bob (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0486484491 ISBN-13: 9780486484495 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections | American - General - Literary Criticism | American - General |
| Dewey: 818 |
| LCCN: 2013002922 |
| Physical Information: 0.58" H x 5.61" W x 5.6" (0.66 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A fascinating compilation of weather forecasts, recipes, jokes, and aphorisms, Poor Richard's Almanack debuted in 1732. This new edition presents hundreds of Franklin's timeless maxims, from Haste makes waste to Hunger never saw bad bread. Additional features include selections from the Letters, Autobiography, and Franklin's Way to Wealth. An ideal resource for writers, public speakers, and students, this practical, charming little book will delight all readers with its folk wisdom. |