Ben Franklin's Book of Virtues (Deluxe, Hardbound Edition)

Elegant keepsake volume presents Ben Franklin's list of 13 essential virtues, including resolution, industry, and justice, and a plan for putting them into practice.

• Franklin intended his list to serve as a template for self-improvement and success in life.
• This attractive gift edition is embossed and embellished with gold foil.
• Each turn of the page is accentuated by gilded-gold edges that catch the light.
• Paper is acid-free and of archival quality.
• Designed for portability, this compact volume measures 4-1/2'' wide x 7-1/2'' high.
• A must for any library.

One of America's Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), after following his own Book of Virtues, wrote, ''I was surprised to find myself so much fuller of faults than I had imagined; but I had the satisfaction of seeing them diminish.''