Wit and Wisdom from Poor Richard's Almanack Audiobook by Benjamin Franklin

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Title: Wit and Wisdom from Poor Richard's Almanack
Subtitle: Dover Thrift Editions: Speeches/Quotations
Categories: Fiction, Funny
Author: Benjamin Franklin
Narrator: Jeffrey Ito
Publisher: Jeffrey Ito
Release date: 11-01-2024
Language: English

Summary:
First published in 1732 by Benjamin Franklin when he was just 26, Poor Richard's Almanack was issued annually for the next 25 years. Extremely popular with readers of the day, the Almanack was a fascinating compilation of weather predictions, recipes, jokes, and delightful aphorisms — many representing Franklin's common-sense philosophy, and others, proverbs from the past.
This handy little volume presents hundreds of these charming maxims, carefully selected from a number of Franklin's "almanacks." Arranged in nearly 30 categories (eating and drinking; men, women, and marriage; friendships; money and frugality; religion; professions and occupations, etc.), they include such familiar phrases as:
An ideal sourcebook for writers, public speakers, and students, this practical and entertaining little book will also delight general listeners with its rich store of time-honored folk wisdom.

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