In the Days of Poor Richard is a historical novel written by Irving Bacheller. The book is set in the 18th century and follows the life of a young man named Richard who grows up in colonial America. Richard is a hardworking and ambitious young man who dreams of making a name for himself in the world. He is inspired by the writings of Benjamin Franklin, who is known as ""Poor Richard.""The book explores Richard's journey as he navigates the challenges of life in colonial America. He faces many obstacles, including poverty, ...
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In the Days of Poor Richard is a historical novel written by Irving Bacheller. The book is set in the 18th century and follows the life of a young man named Richard who grows up in colonial America. Richard is a hardworking and ambitious young man who dreams of making a name for himself in the world. He is inspired by the writings of Benjamin Franklin, who is known as ""Poor Richard.""The book explores Richard's journey as he navigates the challenges of life in colonial America. He faces many obstacles, including poverty, social inequality, and political unrest. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy merchant, a beautiful young woman, and a group of rebels fighting for independence.In the Days of Poor Richard is a compelling story of one man's quest for success and the challenges he faces along the way. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life in colonial America and offers insights into the struggles and triumphs of the people who lived during this time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and the founding of the nation.1922. Bacheller, an American novelist whose works were chiefly concerned with early American life, founded the first newspaper syndicate in the United States. The Foreword reads: Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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