Poor Richard's Almanack
Being the Choicest Morsels of Wisdom, Written During the Years of the Almanack's Publication
Benjamin Franklin
Published: 1986
Pages: 77
A faithful reproduction of the original Peter Pauper Press edition of Poor Richard's Almanack, circa 1950, the current version contains the same colorful woodcuts and 18th century design of the original.
Printed in hardcover on heavyweight paper stock, this is a great addition to any Franklin fan's collection.
Includes hundreds of delightful aphorisms, carefully selected from many issues of Franklin's popular 18th-century publication.
Selections include: ''Well done is better than well said.'' ''Keep Conscience clear, Then never fear.'' ''Enjoy the present hour, be mindful of the past; and neither fear nor wish the approaches of the last.'' ''No gains without pains.'' And hundreds more.
Reproductions of colonial-era woodcuts throughout.
Printed on heavyweight paper stock.
Hardcover volume with dust jacket.
Measures 6'' wide x 9-14'' high.
80 pages.