Poor Richard, 1733: an almanack for the year of Christ 1733
Permanent ID:
357
Call number:
Am 1732 Fra
Date:
1732
Image Description:
Third impression of the first Poor Richard's Almanack, 1733, published by Benjamin Franklin under the pseudonym Richard Saunders. Franklin began the printing process for the Almanack in December, 1732. It includes typical almanac information regarding the weather, star and planetary movements, the ages and reigns of European Kings, and local court dates, all alongside "Poor Richard's" witticisms. For more information about Franklin's relationship to the Almanacks, please see The Library Company's digital exhibition.
