{"product_id":"9780486146522","title":"Franklin's Way to Wealth and Penn's Maxims","description":"Witty, wise, and elegant in their simplicity, the timeless adages in this inspiring volume originated with two influential figures of early American history. \u003ci\u003eFranklin’s Way to Wealth\u003c\/i\u003e began as a preface to \u003ci\u003ePoor Richard’s Almanack,\u003c\/i\u003e the popular book of advice by Benjamin Franklin, the beloved founding father. \u003ci\u003ePenn’s Maxims\u003c\/i\u003e features hundreds of observations by the Quaker leader, William Penn,  who founded the colony of Pennsylvania. Both offer enduring counsel on how to live — both materially and spiritually.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to his active role in guiding colonial America to independence, Benjamin Franklin was a shrewd businessman who amassed a substantial personal fortune. His life story offers an ideal example of the application of a successful work ethic. In his treatise, he presents his own tried-and-true attitudes toward money management, with quotable thoughts on the rewards of industry, the perils of debt, and the futility of idleness.\u003cbr\u003eThe democratic principles by which William Penn governed Pennsylvania — including complete freedom of religion, fair trials, and a system of elected representatives — were later adopted into the federal constitution. This collection presents hundreds of his sage reflections, ranging from thoughts on government, education, and religion, to meditations on charity, friendship, and patience.","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47119957295344,"sku":"9780486146522","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780486146522_p0.jpg?v=1763708559","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780486146522","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}