Poor Richard's Almanack
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Poor Richard's Almanack
By (Author) Benjamin Franklin
Introduction by Paul A. Volcker
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
30th November 2007
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs
818.102
Physical Properties
Hardback
144
Width 114mm, Height 178mm, Spine 15mm
181g
Description
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 "A penny saved is a penny earned" to the lesser-known but equally practical "When the wine enters, out goes the truth." Other truisms like "Fish and visitors stink after three days" combine sharp wit with wisdom. Paul Volcker's new introduction offers a fascinating perspective on Franklin's beloved work.
Reviews
What could Benjamin Franklin say that would be relevant to today's world Plenty, it turns out. --Dave Barry
Author Bio
Benjamin Franklin was a writer, inventor, political theorist, diplomat, and Founding Father of the United States. He wrote under the pen name of Poor Richard from 1732 to 1757.
