Poor Richard's Almanack and Other Writings

by Benjamin Franklin, Bob Blaisdell (Introduction)

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.

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Benjamin Franklin was a writer, a philosopher, a scientist, a politician, a patriot, a Founding Father, an inventor, and publisher. He helped with the founding of the United States of America and changed the world with his discoveries about electricity. His writings such as Poor Richards' Almanac have provided wisdom for 17 years to the colonies.

Reviews

[Robert Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This compilation of Franklin’s writings is great. It’s well organized and chronological. Franklin’s sense of humor is fantastic even nearly 300 years later. I found myself laughing out loud several times. This is truly a gem.