Book Review — “Poor Richard’s Almanack” — by Benjamin Franklin

❤ Time to Read “Poor Richard’s Almanack” — by Benjamin Franklin! ❤

Anthony Wong
5 min readNov 17, 2023
Poor Richard’s Almanack by Benjamin Franklin. Photo courtesy of Amazon.

Poor Richard’s Almanack by Benjamin Franklin

This is a collection of witty and practical sayings, advice, and observations written by Benjamin Franklin under the pseudonym Richard Saunders. First published in 1732, it became immensely popular and is considered a classic work of American literature. It is a yearly publication filled with proverbs, weather forecasts, astronomical information, and practical wisdom.

Proverbs and Sayings

  • Features a compilation of insightful proverbs and sayings that offer practical advice for various aspects of life.
  • Covers topics such as work ethic, frugality, self-improvement, and interpersonal relationships.
  • Each proverb is concise and packed with wisdom, often presented in a witty and memorable manner.

Weather Forecasts and Astronomical Information

  • Provides weather forecasts for each month of the year, along with astronomical data such as moon phases and planetary movements.
  • Although the accuracy of the weather predictions may vary, they serve as a unique historical…

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