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The first American book on personal finance, "The Way to Wealth" by
Benjamin Franklin is still the best and wisest money book ever
written. Originally published in 1758 as the preface to "Poor
Richard's Almanack, " this little gem has been through innumerable
printings and sold millions of copies to those in search of smart
but entertaining advice about hard work, earning and saving money
and debt.
As the 21st Century charges along and the current economic
climate continues to send out mixed messages, Franklin's simple but
wise commentary on the value of industry and frugality resonates as
much for us today as it did for listeners nearly 350 years ago.
Here is a sample:
- "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy
and wise."
- "If you would be wealthy, think of saving, as well as of
getting."
- "If you would have your business done, go; if not, send."
- "Think what you do when you run into debt; you give to another
power over your liberty."
- "Creditors have better memories than debtors."
Although older than the United States itself, "The Way to
Wealth" is still very popular. It is handed out by major companies
and financial institutions to friends, clients, and customers and
is the January, 2004 selection of "The Washington Post's" the Color
of Money Book Club. As Michelle Singletary, director of the Club
wrote in a column about The book, "At just 30 pages, this
pocket-size book takes less than an hour to read but will give you
a lifetime of financial wisdom--that is if you're wise enough to
follow the advice."
First published in 1988, this book aims to provide keys to the
study of Gothicism in British and American literature. It gathers
together much material that had not been cited in previous works of
this kind and secondary works relevant to literary Gothicism -
biographies, memoirs and graphic arts. Part one cites items
pertaining to significant authors of Gothic works and part two
consists of subject headings, offering information about broad
topics that evolve from or that have been linked with Gothicism.
Three indexes are also provided to expedite searches for the
contents of the entries. This book will be of interest to students
of literature.
First published in 1988, this book aims to provide keys to the
study of Gothicism in British and American literature. It gathers
together much material that had not been cited in previous works of
this kind and secondary works relevant to literary Gothicism -
biographies, memoirs and graphic arts. Part one cites items
pertaining to significant authors of Gothic works and part two
consists of subject headings, offering information about broad
topics that evolve from or that have been linked with Gothicism.
Three indexes are also provided to expedite searches for the
contents of the entries. This book will be of interest to students
of literature.
Title: Experiments and observations on electricity: made at
Philadelphia in America, by Mr. Benjamin Franklin, and communicated
in several letters to Mr. P. Collinson of London, F.R.S.Author:
Benjamin FranklinPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description:
Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana,
Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books,
pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the
time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich
in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and
westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions,
Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and
more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the
western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on
the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first
decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in
North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this
collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs,
culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It
provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons,
political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation,
literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality
digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand,
making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent
scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled
from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of
this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping
to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington
LibraryDocumentID: SABCP01234400CollectionID:
CTRG94-B142PublicationDate: 17510101SourceBibCitation: Selected
Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to
AmericaNotes: Collation: 154 p.: ill.; 25 cm
Benjamin Franklin (1706 90) is best known as an American
revolutionary politician, but he also excelled as a printer,
journalist and natural philosopher despite having little formal
education. As a statesman, he was the only person to sign all three
major documents of American statehood: the Declaration of
Independence, the peace treaty with Britain, and the United States
constitution. This three-volume set, first published in 1874, was
compiled from Franklin's autobiography (covering the period up to
1857) and autobiographical passages from correspondence and other
writings. Using Franklin's own words, it tells his remarkable
story, which is integral to the political history of America.
Franklin's account of self-discipline and motivation remains one of
the most popular autobiographies of all time. Volume 1 of
Franklin's Life contains his original autobiography, and also
describes his experiments with lightning conductors, his opposition
to the Stamp Act, and his examination before the House of Commons.
Benjamin Franklin (1706 90) is best known as an American
revolutionary politician, but he also excelled as a printer,
journalist and natural philosopher despite having little formal
education. As a statesman, he was the only person to sign all three
major documents of American statehood: the Declaration of
Independence, the peace treaty with Britain, and the United States
constitution. This three-volume set, first published in 1874, was
compiled from Franklin's autobiography (covering the period up to
1857) and autobiographical passages from correspondence and other
writings. Using Franklin's own words, it tells his remarkable
story, which is integral to the political history of America.
Franklin's account of self-discipline and motivation remains one of
the most popular autobiographies of all time. Volume 2 of
Franklin's Life describes his election as President of the American
Philosophical Society and his involvement in drafting the
Declaration of Independence and the Treaty of Alliance with France.
Benjamin Franklin (1706 90) is best known as an American
revolutionary politician, but he also excelled as a printer,
journalist and natural philosopher despite having little formal
education. As a statesman, he was the only person to sign all three
major documents of American statehood: the Declaration of
Independence, the peace treaty with Britain, and the United States
constitution. This three-volume set, first published in 1874, was
compiled from Franklin's autobiography (covering the period up to
1857) and autobiographical passages from correspondence and other
writings. Using Franklin's own words, it tells his remarkable
story, which is integral to the political history of America.
Franklin's account of self-discipline and motivation remains one of
the most popular autobiographies of all time. Volume 3 of
Franklin's Life covers the negotiation for peace with Great
Britain, the drafting of the United States constitution, and his
retirement from public life, and also contains his will.
Benjamin Franklin is one of the best known and most widely admired
figures in American history. His wit and charm make him endearing;
his practical intelligence and commitment to middle-class virtues
like thrift and industry make him admirable. Indeed to many he is
'the first American'. Ironically, this identification of Franklin
with American popular culture diminishes the breadth and depth of
his contributions to modern political thought. The present volume
provides the textual foundation for a fuller understanding of
Franklin's thought, and represents a major addition to the
Cambridge Texts series. Readers interested in the Autobiography
will find a new and complete edition based on the original
manuscript. Those interested in the full range of Franklin's
political ideas will find a selection of his most important
letters, essays and pamphlets. Alan Houston's lucid introduction
brings life to these texts and sets them in their proper historical
context.
Benjamin Franklin is one of the best known and most widely admired
figures in American history. His wit and charm make him endearing;
his practical intelligence and commitment to middle-class virtues
like thrift and industry make him admirable. Indeed to many he is
'the first American'. Ironically, this identification of Franklin
with American popular culture diminishes the breadth and depth of
his contributions to modern political thought. The present volume
provides the textual foundation for a fuller understanding of
Franklin's thought, and represents a major addition to the
Cambridge Texts series. Readers interested in the Autobiography
will find a new and complete edition based on the original
manuscript. Those interested in the full range of Franklin's
political ideas will find a selection of his most important
letters, essays and pamphlets. Alan Houston's lucid introduction
brings life to these texts and sets them in their proper historical
context.
Written during the most eventful years of Benjamin Franklin's life
(1771-90), the Autobiography is one of the most influential memoirs
in history. This newly edited Norton Critical Edition includes an
introduction that explains the history of the Autobiography within
the larger history of the life-writing genre as well as within the
history of celebrity. The text is accompanied by new and expanded
explanatory annotations and by a map, an illustration, and six
facsimiles. "Contexts" presents a broader view of Franklin's life
with a journal entry from a 1726 voyage, correspondence, a Poor
Richard piece on ambition and fame, Franklin's views on
self-improvement, and his last will (and codicil). "Criticism"
draws on a wealth of material that reflects both the wide range of
Franklin's achievements and the global impact of his life and
memoirs. New international voices in "Contemporary Opinions"
include Immanuel Kant, Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau,
Jose Antonio de Alzate y Ramirez, and Jose Francisco Correia da
Serra. "Nineteenth-Century Opinions" includes Humphry Davy on
Franklin's discovery of electricity as well as Empress Shoken of
Japan's Franklin-inspired poem. Finally, "Modern Opinions" reprints
important pieces: I. B. Cohen on Franklin and the Autobiography's
importance to science; Michael Warner's theoretical interpretation
of the practices of writing and printing and what they tell us
about Franklin; and Peter Stallybrass's insightful and engaging
history-of-the-book perspective on Franklin's writing generally and
the Autobiography specifically. A Chronology of Franklin's life, a
Selected Bibliography, and an Index are also included.
Witty and wise commentary about money, life, and the events of the
day from one of America's first bestselling authors. Featuring a
portrait of the author on the front cover with his signature
printed below in gold foil, this classic collection of Franklin
quotes will inspire anyone who opens its covers.
One of the most popular works of American literature, this charming self-portrait has been translated into nearly every language. It covers Franklin's life up to his prewar stay in London as representative of the Pennsylvania Assembly, including his boyhood years, work as a printer, experiments with electricity, political career, much more.
This monumental work by Benjamin Morris documents the extensive and
essential Christian contribution to the development of the United
States of America.
Benjamin Franklin Morris' monumental work on the Christian roots of
America.
The authoritative edition of Franklin's autobiography, with a
foreword by the eminent Franklin scholar Edmund S. Morgan "The best
and most beautiful edition [of the Autobiography]."-J. H. Plumb,
New York Review of Books "Among the many editions available-read
Yale's. Its text is the most reliable (the Franklin papers are at
Yale) and its supplementary material is uniformly useful."-Jonathan
Yardley, Washington Post A classic of eighteenth-century American
history and literature, Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography has had
an influence perhaps unequaled by any other book by an American
writer. Written ostensibly as a letter to his son William,
Franklin's Autobiography offers his reflections on philosophy and
religion, politics, war, education, material success, and the
status of women. Prepared by the editors of The Papers of Benjamin
Franklin this definitive edition is drawn with scrupulous care from
the original manuscript in Franklin's handwriting now in the Henry
E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery. The introduction by Leonard
W. Labaree places the autobiography in literary and historical
contexts. In a new foreword, eminent Franklin scholar Edmund S.
Morgan writes about Franklin's dual allegiance as an American and a
subject of an English king-and his emergence as a leader of the
American Revolution. This edition also includes biographical notes,
a chronology of Franklin's life, and an updated bibliography.
A reprint of the 1965 Bobbs-Merrill edition. Too often dismissed as
the least philosophic of the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin
had a deep and lasting impact on the shape of American political
thought. In this substantial collection of Franklin's letters,
essays, and lesser-known papers, Ralph Ketcham traces the
development of Franklin's practical -- and distinctly American --
political thought from his earliest Silence Dogood essays to his
final writings on the Constitution and The Evils of the Slave
Trade.
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