Benjamin Franklin was a man of many talents. Scientist, diplomat, inventor, and printer were all professions he indulged in, however, perhaps one of his greatest vocations was that of writer. His wit and wisdom were perfectly suited to the medium, and he wrote volumously. To that end, a compilation of his work entitled Wit and Wisdom from Poor Richard’s Almanack provides a near-complete look at his oeuvre. Printed at intervals, between 1733 and 1758, this almanac offers predictions, agricultural tales, charts of the moon’s phases and a host of other entertaining remarks. Witty and bright, these tales demonstrate the man’s genius and humour as there are as alive today as they were more than 200 years ago. | Wit and Wisdom from Poor Richard's Almanack by Benjamin Franklin, Paperback | Indigo Chapters