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Poor Richard's Almanack and Other Writings

Author Franklin, Benjamin
Publisher Dover Publications
Category Literary Collections
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ISBN / ASIN0486484491
ISBN-139780486484495
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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.

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