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Maxims extracted from Poor Richard's Almanac: With introduction by Aziloth Books; and "The Way to Wealth" (Spanish Edition)

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Book Synopsis: As timeless expressions of wit and wisdom, the maxims in Poor Richard’s Almanac are as popular today as they were in eighteenth century colonial America. The author behind the pseudonym of Poor Richard, or Richard Saunders, was none other than Benjamin Franklin, the renowned American scientist, statesman and publisher. Franklin presented his Poor Richard character as a man of humble means with aspirations to better himself through hard work and temperate living and the urge to share this wisdom with his fellow citizens. Popular periodicals in Franklin’s day, almanacs aimed both to inform and entertain their readership and Poor Richard’s Almanac delivered on both counts with great success.

Each annual edition consisted of a short introduction followed by poems, proverbs, a calendar of meteorological and astronomical charts, practical household hints, puzzles and often a serial story that ended on a cliff-hanger to ensure the next instalment was purchased. What made Franklin’s almanac stand out was his signal use of witty wordplay and his collection of short, humorous truisms. Over the 26 years of publication – from 1732 to 1758 – his almanac became a household name in Philadelphia, with two-thirds of the population buying a copy every year. This edition by Aziloth Books collates the maxims from each edition and includes the “The Way to Wealth”, Franklin’s famous distillate of Poor Richard’s quotes that was published in the last issue of the almanac.

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Are you a lover of timeless wisdom and wit? Look no further than our latest offering, the Maxims extracted from Poor Richard's Almanac: With introduction by Aziloth Books; and "The Way to Wealth" (Spanish Edition). These maxims, penned by the renowned Benjamin Franklin, are as relevant today as they were in eighteenth century colonial America. As you delve into the world of Poor Richard's Almanac, you'll discover the fascinating journey of a man of humble means who rose to greatness through hard work and temperate living.

Franklin's almanac was not just informative but also highly entertaining. With each annual edition, readers eagerly awaited the short introduction, poems, proverbs, and a calendar of meteorological and astronomical charts. But what truly set Poor Richard's Almanac apart were the witty wordplay and collection of short, humorous truisms that captivated the hearts and minds of its readers.

Over the course of 26 years, from 1732 to 1758, Poor Richard's Almanac became a household name in Philadelphia, with two-thirds of the population purchasing a copy every year. Now, you can relish in the wisdom of these maxims in one comprehensive edition, carefully curated by Aziloth Books. This edition not only collates the maxims from each annual edition but also includes "The Way to Wealth," Franklin's famous distillate of Poor Richard's quotes that was published in the last issue of the almanac.

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