Franklin’s famous speech on money and good sense, plus two bonus essays.
At a busy auction, an old man called Father Abraham is asked what he thinks of hard times. His answer is a speech full of Poor Richard’s best sayings on work, care, saving and humility. This edition also includes two of Franklin’s other money essays, among them the one where he wrote that “time is money”.
Inside:
The complete text of The Way to Wealth (1758)
Two bonus essays: Advice to a Young Tradesman and Necessary Hints to Those That Would Be Rich
An introduction and short biography of Benjamin Franklin
A workbook following the four parts of the speech, plus the bonus essays
Three worksheets: Poor Richard’s Proverbs, Where My Time Goes and a Little Expenses Log
A glossary of old words and old coins.