The Way to Wealth by Benjamin Franklin james monroe To bear and to bow

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Griffin's Wharf

a pine tree as an ode to New England

imprint date 1779

the northern pine was a prized commodity used to make ship masts

The Way to Wealth by Benjamin Franklin james monroe To bear and to bowThe first American book on personal finance, "The Way to Wealth" by Benjamin Franklin is still the best and wisest money book ever written. Originally published in 1758 as the preface to "Poor Richard's Almanack," this little gem has been through innumerable printings and sold millions of copies to those in search of smart but entertaining advice about hard work, earning and saving money and debt. Hardcover Made in the USA Dimensions: 6. 75" x 4. 25"