The Prefaces, Proverbs And Poems Of Benjamin Franklin: Originally Printed In Poor Richard's Almanacs For 1733-1758 (1889) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163944981)

The book ""The Prefaces, Proverbs And Poems Of Benjamin Franklin: Originally Printed In Poor Richard�������s Almanacs For 1733-1758"" is a collection of writings by Benjamin Franklin that were originally printed in his famous ""Poor Richard's Almanac"" between the years 1733 and 1758. The book is edited by Paul Leicester Ford and was first published in 1889.The collection includes the prefaces that Franklin wrote for each year's almanac, which often included advice and reflections on life. It also includes the many proverbs that Franklin is famous for, such as ""Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."" The book also includes some of Franklin's poems, which were often humorous and satirical.The writings in this book offer a glimpse into the mind of one of America's founding fathers and provide insight into the values and beliefs of the time period. They also demonstrate Franklin's wit and intelligence, as well as his ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple and accessible way.Overall, ""The Prefaces, Proverbs And Poems Of Benjamin Franklin"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, literature, or philosophy. It offers a unique perspective on the life and ideas of one of America's most famous and 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: Paul Leicester Ford
ISBN-10: 116394498X
ISBN-13: 9781163944981
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 294
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d