An edition of Way to wealth (1758)

Father Abraham's speech to a great number of people, at a vendue of merchant-goods

by Benjamin Franklin

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An edition of Way to wealth (1758)

Father Abraham's speech to a great number of people, at a vendue of merchant-goods

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01 Franklin's Way to wealth, or, Poor Richard improved 1976, Printed and sold by Samuel Wood & Co. Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
02 The way to wealth: preface to Poor Richard improved, 1758. 1953, [s.n.] in English	zzzz Not in Library
03 The way to wealth: the preface to Poor Richard's almanack for the year 1758 written under the name of Richard Saunders 1930, Random house inc. in English	zzzz Not in Library
04 The way to wealth: the preface to Poor Richard's almanack for the year 1758 written under the name of Richard Saunders 1930, Random House in English	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
05 La science du bonhomme Richard, ou, Le chemin de la fortune: tel qu'il est clairement indiqué dans un vieil almanach de Pensylvanie intitulé L'almanach du bonhomme Richard. 1884, Imprimé au Collège de Tungwen in French	zzzz Not in Library
06 La science du Bonhomme Richard 1872, Henry Bellaire in French	zzzz Not in Library
07 Franklin's "Way to wealth": maxims & precepts for conduct in life and the just attainment of success in business 1860, Printed by Odell & Ives in English	zzzz Not in Library
08 The way to wealth: as plainly shewn in the preface to an old 'Pennsylvanian almanack,' entitled 'Poor Richard improved' 1850, Sold by Henry Kent Causton in English	zzzz Not in Library
09 Y ffordd i gaffael cyfoeth, neu, Rhisiat druan: yn ddiwygiedig 1839, Argraffedig dros y cyfieithydd in Welsh	zzzz Not in Library
10 Benjamin Franklin's gyldene reglor att blifwa rik och lyckling. 1837, Tryckt på Both. C.W.K. Gleerups forlag, uti Berlingska Boktryckeriet in Swedish	zzzz Not in Library
11 Franklin's Way to wealth, or, Poor Richard improved: to which is added How to make much of a little, by Bob Short. 1830, William Darton and Son, 58, Holborn Hill	bbbb Read Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
12 La science du Bonhomme Richard 1830, Adolphe Rion in French	zzzz Not in Library
13 La science du bonhomme Richard 1827, Imprimé par C.L.F. Panckoucke in French	zzzz Not in Library
14 The way to wealth: as plainly shewn in the preface to an old Pennsylvania almanack, intitled, Poor Richard improved 1826, Printed for Houlston and Son in English	zzzz Not in Library
15 The way to wealth 1826, Simeon Ide in English	zzzz Not in Library
16 The way to wealth: as plainly shewn in the preface to an old Pensylvania [sic] almanack, entitled "Poor Richard improved" 1825, G. Cooke, printer in English	zzzz Not in Library
17 The way to wealth 1825, Simon Ide in English	zzzz Not in Library
18 Proverbes et sentences du bonhomme Richard. 1821, L. Colas in French	zzzz Not in Library
19 Franklin's Way to wealth, or, Poor Richard improved. 1820, Published by Samuel Wood & Sons, Samuel S. Wood & Co. in English	zzzz Not in Library
20 Der Weg zum Glück, oder, Leben und Meynungen des Dr. Benjamin Franklin 1820, Gedruckt und zu haben bey Heinrich B. Sage. in German	zzzz Not in Library
21 Franklin's Way to wealth, or, Poor Richard improved. 1820, Published by Samuel Wood & Sons, Samuel S. Wood & Co. in English	zzzz Not in Library
22 Franklin's Way to wealth, or, "Poor Richard improved" 1817, Printed and sold by S. Wood and sons Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
23 Franklin's Way to wealth, or, "Poor Richard improved" 1817, Printed and sold by S. Wood and sons Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
24 Extrait de la science du Bonhomme Richard: ouvrage publié en 1732 1817, Se distribueà Paris, chez Delaunay in French	zzzz Not in Library
25 The way to wealth 1816, Simeon Ide Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
26 The way to wealth: as plainly shewn in the preface to an old Pennsylvania almanack, intitled Poor Richard improved 1816, Printed & sold by F. Houlston and son in English	zzzz Not in Library
27 Franklin's Way to wealth, or, Poor Richard improved 1815, Printed and sold by Samuel Wood & Co. Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
28 Franklin's Way to wealth, or, Poor Richard improved, &c. 1814, Printed by W. Darton, jun. in English - New ed. / corrected and enlarged by Bob Short, and adorned with copper-plates.	zzzz Not in Library
29 Poor Richard, or, The way to wealth 1814, Printed by Hart & Lincoln Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
30 Franklin's way to wealth, or, Poor Richard improved, &c. 1814, Printed by W. Darton, Jun., 58, Holborn Hill - A new ed. / corr. and enl. by Bob Short ; and adorned with copper-plates.	bbbb Read Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
31 Poor Richard, or, The way to wealth 1814, Printed by Hart & Lincoln Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
32 Franklin's Way to wealth 1814, Printed and sold by Samuel Wood Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
33 Franklin's Way to wealth, or, "Poor Richard improved" 1813, Printed and sold by S. Wood Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
34 Franklin's Way to wealth, or, "Poor Richard improved" 1812, Printed and sold by S. Wood Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
35 Franklin's Way to wealth, or, "Poor Richard improved" 1812, Printed and sold by S. Wood Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
36 Franklin's way to wealth: or, " Poor Richard improved." 1810, Printed by and for W. and T. Darton	bbbb Read Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
37 The way to wealth 1810, Printed for Josiah Parks, At the press of Walton & Goss in English	zzzz Not in Library
38 Franklin's Way to wealth =: Franklin's Weg, Reich zu werden 1809, Johnson and Warner Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
39 Franklin's Way to wealth =: Franklin's Weg, Reich zu werden 1809, Johnson and Warner Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
40 Franklin's Way to wealth =: Franklin's Weg, Reich zu werden 1809, Johnson and Warner Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
41 Franklin's Way to wealth =: Franklin's Weg, Reich zu werden 1809, Johnson and Warner Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
42 The way to wealth 1808, Printed by J.W. Butler Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
43 Franklin's Way to wealth, or, "Poor Richard improved" 1808, Jacob Johnson Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
44 Franklin's Way to wealth, or, "Poor Richard improved" 1808, Jacob Johnson Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
45 Father Abraham's speech to a great number of people, at a vendue of merchant-goods 1807, Printed by H. Mann, for Wm. Tileston Clapp, Boston in English	zzzz Not in Library
46 The way to wealth 1807, Printed for Preston Merrifield, at the press of Charter & Hale Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
47 Father Abraham's speech to a great number of people, at a vendue of merchant-goods: introduced to the public by Poor Richard, a famous Pennsylvania conjurer and almanack-maker, in answer to the following questions : Pray, Father Abraham, what think you of the times? Won't these heavy taxes quite ruin the country? How shall we ever be able to pay them? What would you advise us to do? : to which are added, several curious pieces of writing 1807, Printed by H. Mann, for Wm. Tileston Clapp, Boston Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
48 Franklin's Way to wealth, or, Poor Richard improved. 1805, Printed and sold by W. Darton, jun. in English	zzzz Not in Library
49 Father Abraham's speech to a great number of people, at a vendue of merchant-goods: introduced to the public by Poor Richard, a famous conjurer and almanack-maker, in answer to the following questions: Pray, Father Abraham, what think you of the times? Won't these heavy taxes quite ruin the country? How shall we ever be able to pay them? What would you advise us to do? 1804, s.n.] Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
50 Poor Richard, or, The way to wealth 1803, Printed by Lincoln & Gleason Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
51 Poor Richard, or, The way to wealth 1803, Printed by Lincoln & Gleason Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
52 The way to wealth 1800, Printed by C. Sutton, Bridlesmith-Gate	bbbb Read Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
53 The way to wealth 1800, Printed by C. Sutton, Bridesmith-Gate in English	zzzz Not in Library
54 La science du bonhomme Richard 1799, De l'imprimerie de J. C. Salles in French	zzzz Not in Library
55 The way to wealth: Being a preliminary address prefixed to the Pennsylvania almanack for 1758, on œconomy and frugality. By Dr. Franklin. To which is added, Select thoughts. 1797, printed by J. Davenport, and sold by C. Sheppard Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
56 The way to wealth, clearly shewn in a variety of useful and interesting maxims; or Poor Richard improved 1795, Printed and sold by William Barrett, Merrimac-Street. Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
57 The way to wealth: clearly shewn in the preface of an old Pennsylvania almanack, intitled, Poor Richard improved. 1795, Printed for and sold by W.W. Blake. Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
58 The way to wealth: or, Poor Richard improved 1795, A.A. Renouard [Dijon, Printed by P. Causse] in English	bbbb Read Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
59 The way to wealth: as clearly shewn in the preface of an old Pennsylvania almanack, entitled, "Poor Richard improved." 1795, Printed and sold by N. Douglas. Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
60 The way to wealth, clearly shewn in a variety of useful and interesting maxims; or Poor Richard improved 1795, Printed and sold by William Barrett, Merrimac-Street. Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
61 La science du bonhomme Richard 1794, a l'Imprimerie des sciences et arts ... in French	zzzz Not in Library
62 The way to wealth: as clearly shewn in the preface of an old publication, entitled, "Poor Richard improved" 1790, Printed by Isaiah Thomas ... in English	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
63 The way to wealth: as clearly shewn in the preface of an old publication, entitled, "Poor Richard improved." 1790, by Isaiah Thomas, sold at his bookstore in Worcester, and by him and Company in Boston. Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
64 The way to wealth.: As clearly shewn in the preface of an old Pennsylvania almanack, entitled, Poor Richard improved. 1789, London printed. Lansingburgh; re-printed by Babcock & Hickok. Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
65 The way to wealth. 1786, Printed and sold by Webster & Stoddard. Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
66 The way to wealth: as clearly shewn in the preface of an old Pennsylvanian almanack, intitled Poor Richard improved 1785, Printed for Simmons and Kirkby in English	zzzz Not in Library
67 The way to wealth: and a plan by which every man may pay his taxes. 1785, Printed by Daniel Humphreys, in Spring-Street, near the drawbridge. Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
68 La maniera di farsi ricco: chiaramente dimostrata nella preafzione di un vecchio almanacco di Pensilvania intitolato "Il povero Riccardo fatto benestante" 1780, Nella Stamperia di Gioseffantonio Archi in Italian	zzzz Not in Library
69 The way to wealth: as clearly shewn in the preface of an old Pensylvanian [sic] almanack, intitled, Poor Richard, improved, written by Dr. Benjamin Franklin. - Extracted from the Doctor's political works. 1779, printed for J. Johnson Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
70 La science du bonhomme Richard, ou, Le moyen facile de payer les impots dans les possessions de l'Amerique angloise: ... ouvrages traduits de l'anglois, qui mettent dans tout leur jour les principes & la fuite des contestations qui divisent les insurgents avec la mere patrie. 1779, Chez F. Grasset in French	zzzz Not in Library
71 The way to wealth: as clearly shewn in the preface of an old Pensylvanian almanack, intitled, Poor Richard, improved 1779, Printed for J. Johnson in English	zzzz Not in Library
72 La science du bonhomme Richard 1778, Se vend à Paris chez Ruault, librarie ... in French	zzzz Not in Library
73 La science du bonhomme Richard, ou, Le moyen facile de payer les impots dans les possessions de l'Amerique angloise: ... ouvrages traduits de l'anglois, qui mettent dans tout leur jour les principes & la fuite des contestations qui divisent les insurgents avec la mere patrie. 1778, Chez François Grasset & comp. in French	zzzz Not in Library
74 La science du bonhomme Richard: moyen facile de payer les impôts. Traduit de l'anglois. 1778, Chez Jean-Francois Bastien, Libraire ... in French - Quatrieme édition.	bbbb Read Listen
75 La science du bonhomme Richard, ou, Moyen facile de payer les impôts 1778, chez Ruault libraire, rue de la Harpe in French - Seconde édition exactement semblable à la premiere.	bbbb Read Listen
76 La science du bonhomme Richard: moyen facile de payer les impôts 1778, Chez Ruault libraire, rue de la Harpe in French - Troisieme édition exactement semblable à la premiere.	bbbb Read Listen
77 La science du bonhomme Richard: ou moyen facile de payer les impôts. Traduit de l'anglois. 1777, et se trouve a Paris, chez Ruault, libraire rue de la Harpe Microform in French	zzzz Not in Library
78 La science du bonhomme Richard, ou, Moyen facile de payer les impôts 1777, Chez Ruault Libraire, rue de la Harpe in French	zzzz Not in Library
79 The way to wealth: as clearly shewn in the preface of an old Pennsylvania almanack, intitled, Poor Richard improved. 1775, s.n. in English	zzzz Not in Library
80 The way to wealth: as clearly shown in the preface of an old Pennsylvania almanack, intitled, Poor Richard improved. 1774	zzzz Not in Library
81 The way to wealth: as clearly shown in the preface of an old Pensylvania [sic] almanack, intitled Poor Richard improved. 1774	zzzz Not in Library
82 The way to wealth: as clearly shewn in the preface of an old Pennsylvania almanack, intitled, Poor Richard, improved. 1773, Printed by Hall and Sellers? Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
83 Father Abraham's speech to a great number of people, at a vendue of merchant-goods 1767, Printed and sold by T. & S. Green, in New-Haven. Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
84 Father Abraham's speech to a great number of people, at a vendue of merchant-goods 1760, Printed and sold by T. Green. Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
85 Father Abraham's speech to a great number of people, at a vendue of merchant-goods 1760, Printed and sold by Benjamin Mecom, at the new printing-office, near the Town-House, in Boston. Microform in English	aaaa Not in Library
86 Father Abraham's speech to a great number of people, at a vendue of merchant-goods: introduced to the publick 1758, Printed and sold by Benjamin Mecom ... in English	zzzz Not in Library
87 Father Abraham's speech to a great number of people, at a vendue of merchant-goods 1758, Printed and sold by Benjamin Mecom ... in English	zzzz Not in Library

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Edition Notes

A collection of the sayings of Poor Richard, presented in the form of a speech, and variously known as Father Abraham's speech, The way to wealth, and La science du Bonhomme Richard. First published as the introduction to Poor Richard's almanac for 1758.

Signed on p. 16: Richard Saunders.

The frontispiece, printed on the folded leaf, depicts "Father Abraham in his study" and is dated '1760' in the upper corner. On either side and below are verses addressed to Father Abraham. Below is the imprint: Printed by Benjamin Mecom, at the new printing-office, (near the Town-House, in Boston) where books are sold, and printing-work done, cheap.

Signatures: [A]þ́ Bþ́.

Evans, in recording the first edition, printed by Mecom in 1758, mistakenly gives a description of this, the second edition.

Bristol B2127.

Shipton & Mooney 41122.

Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 41122)

Published in: [Boston]
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 41122.

The Physical Object

Format: Microform
Pagination: 16 p., [1] folded leaf
Number of pages: 16

ID Numbers

Open Library: OL14598807M

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Father Abraham's speech to a great number of people, at a vendue of merchant-goods

by Benjamin Franklin