Franklin's Way to Wealth and Penn's Maxims - Franklin, Benjamin; Penn, William
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This volume contains two essays. The first, "The Way to Wealth," written by Benjamin Franklin, was much and justly admired. It presents advice to a young tradesman from an old one. The second, "Fruits of Solitude in Reflections and Maxims Relating to the Conduct of Human Life," by William Penn, is a manual presented to the reader with the fruit of solitude, a school few to care to learn in, though none instruct us better. Some parts of it are the result of serious reflection; others, the flashings of lucid intervals; written for private satisfaction and published for a help to human conduct.…mehr

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This volume contains two essays. The first, "The Way to Wealth," written by Benjamin Franklin, was much and justly admired. It presents advice to a young tradesman from an old one. The second, "Fruits of Solitude in Reflections and Maxims Relating to the Conduct of Human Life," by William Penn, is a manual presented to the reader with the fruit of solitude, a school few to care to learn in, though none instruct us better. Some parts of it are the result of serious reflection; others, the flashings of lucid intervals; written for private satisfaction and published for a help to human conduct. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be spotty, faded or difficult to read.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
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Benjamin Franklin was an American writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, and political thinker whose influence spanned multiple fields. Born on January 17, 1706, in Boston to Josiah Franklin and Abiah Folger, he was the fifteenth of seventeen children. Limited formal education did not hinder his intellectual growth, as he became a self-taught polymath, excelling in various disciplines. His early years in printing led to the publication of Poor Richard s Almanack, which promoted practical wisdom. His scientific contributions, particularly in electricity, earned international acclaim, while his inventions, such as the lightning rod and bifocal glasses, reflected his commitment to progress. As a statesman, Franklin played a crucial role in the American Revolution, helping draft the Declaration of Independence and negotiating the Treaty of Paris. His diplomatic efforts in France were instrumental in securing support for the revolutionary cause. A strong advocate for unity and civic responsibility, he contributed to the formation of institutions like the University of Pennsylvania. Franklin s life exemplified curiosity, perseverance, and public service, leaving a lasting legacy in politics, science, and literature. He passed away in Philadelphia on April 17, 1790, at the age of 84.