Ben Franklin's writings have inspired millions throughout the years, and his advice on how to earn and save money is timeless. <em>The Way to Wealth</em> is a collection of Franklin's essays and personal letters on how to make money, start a business, and save for the future. Essays include "Advice to a Young Tradesman," which explains how to run a profitable business; "The Whistle," a charming parable on how to prevent greed from trumping profitability; and "On Smuggling, and its Various Species," which reveals the reasons cheaters never succeed. All will help and inspire you on your glorious way to wealth and prosperity. <br /><br />Also included is Franklin's "The Way to Make Money Plenty in Every Man's Pocket," tidbits from <em>Poor Richard's Almanack</em>, personal letters to his sister chock-full of advice for a prosperous household, and more! In tough economic times, this book is for anyone who longs for financial stability and growth.