Poor Richard's Almanack by Benjamin Franklin A faithful reproduction of Peter Pauper Press's original Poor Richard's Almanack, this handsome gift edition contains the same quaint woodcuts and 18th-century design of Ben Franklin's original series of publications. Includes hundreds of delightful aphorisms, carefully selected from many issues of Franklin's popular annual almanac, which was published from 1732 to 1758. 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 charming colonial-era woodcuts throughout. The perfect addition to any Ben Franklin collection. Printed on premium paper stock Hardcover volume with dust jacket Gift edition measures 6'' wide x 9-14'' high 80 pages
