Benjamin Franklin: Selections From Autobiography, Poor Richard's Almanac, Advice To A Young Tradesman, The Whistle, And Others (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163596692)

Benjamin Franklin: Selections From Autobiography, Poor Richard�������s Almanac, Advice To A Young Tradesman, The Whistle, And Others is a literary collection of some of the most significant works by Benjamin Franklin. The book includes selected extracts from his famous Autobiography, which provides an insight into his life, from his humble beginnings to his rise as a prominent American statesman, inventor, and writer. The book also includes selections from Poor Richard�������s Almanac, a publication that Franklin wrote under the pseudonym ""Richard Saunders."" The almanac contains humorous and witty sayings, proverbs, and advice on various topics such as health, money, and relationships. Furthermore, the book features Advice To A Young Tradesman, a letter written by Franklin to a young man who was starting his own business. The letter contains practical advice on how to succeed in business, including the importance of hard work, frugality, and honesty. The Whistle is another notable work included in the book, which is a parable that teaches the value of not overpaying for something that is not worth it. Overall, Benjamin Franklin: Selections From Autobiography, Poor Richard�������s Almanac, Advice To A Young Tradesman, The Whistle, And Others provides readers with a comprehensive insight into the life and works of one of America's most influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Benjamin Franklin
ISBN-10: 1163596698
ISBN-13: 9781163596692
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d