“Nor eye in a letter, nor hand in a purse, nor ear in the secret of another.”
Quote by Benjamin Franklin
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This almanac was produced annually by a prominent American founding figure who wrote under a pen name. It became one of the most widely read publications in colonial America, offering readers a useful mix of astronomical data, weather forecasts, and practical wisdom condensed into memorable aphorisms. The work emphasized themes of industry, thrift, frugality, and self-improvement through its witty and pithy sayings. Over its years of publication, the almanac gained a large and devoted readership across the colonies, establishing itself as a cultural touchstone of early American printing and literature. Its blend of useful information and moralistic maxims made it a distinctive and enduring contribution to American colonial publishing history. more
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