Poor Richards Almanac for the Years 1733-1758. Wherein are retain'd in Their Entirety the Author's Prefaces, Proverbs, Verses & Entertaining Remarks

Benjamin Franklin. Compiled, Edited and with an Introduction by Esmond Wright

ISBN 10: 0345256875 / ISBN 13: 9780345256874

Published by Ballantine Books (a Division of Random House, Inc.), 1977

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Poor Richards Almanac for the Years 1733-1758. Wherein are retain'd in Their Entirety the Author's Prefaces, Proverbs, Verses & Entertaining Remarks
• Publisher: Ballantine Books (a Division of Random House, Inc.)
• Publication Date: 1977
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0345256875
• ISBN 13: 9780345256874
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Thus
• Condition: Like New

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Synopsis

Benjamin Franklin s classic book is full of timeless, thought-provoking insights that are as valuable today as they were over two centuries ago. With more than 700 pithy proverbs, Franklin lays out the rules everyone should live by and offers advice on such subjects as money, friendship, marriage, ethics, and human nature. They range from the famous 147 A penny saved is a penny earned 148 to the lesser-known but equally practical 147 When the wine enters, out goes the truth. 148 Other truisms like 147 Fish and visitors stink after three days 148 combine sharp wit with wisdom. Paul Volcker s new introduction offers a fascinating perspective on Franklin s beloved work. Recommended in Laura Berquist U.S. History Geography and American Benjamin 96 pages, Skyhorse Publishing (November 1, 2007) 978-1602391178

From the Back Cover

Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack was first published in 1733. Facing heavy competition from similar publications, Franklin took the unusual and controversial approach of injecting witty, unexpected entries between standard tables of tides, planetary motion, weather predictions and other facts. In the debut edition, faithfully reproduced here, he included under the heading Principal Kings of Europe, ""Poor Richard, an American Prince, without subjects, his wife being Viceroy over him, born October 23, 1684, age 49."" The Almanack went on to become the most popular book of it's kind in colonial America and was published annually for the next 25 years. This facsimile offers a unique and entertaining look at 18th century American life and humor.