{"product_id":"the-richest-man-in-babylon-isbn-9780452267251","title":"The Richest Man in Babylon","description":"\u003cb\u003eBeloved by millions, George S. Clason’s classic business book reveals the financial principles that hold the key to personal wealth.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTHE SUCCESS SECRETS OF THE ANCIENTS—AN ASSURED ROAD TO HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCountless readers have been helped by the famous “Babylonian parables,” hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. In language as simple as that found in the Bible, these fascinating and informative stories set you on a sure path to prosperity and its accompanying joys. Acclaimed as a modern-day classic, this celebrated bestseller offers an understanding of—and a solution to—your personal financial problems that will guide you through a lifetime. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the business book that holds the secrets to keeping your money—and making more. May they prove for you, as they have proven for millions of others, a sure key to gratifying financial progress.The Richest Man in Babylon       Foreword\u003cbr\u003eThe Man Who Desired Gold\u003cbr\u003eThe Richest Man in Babylon\u003cbr\u003eSeven Cures for a Lean Purse\u003cbr\u003eMeet the Goddess of Good Luck\u003cbr\u003eThe Five Laws of Gold\u003cbr\u003eThe Gold Lender of Babylon\u003cbr\u003eThe Walls of Babylon\u003cbr\u003eThe Camel Trader of Babylon\u003cbr\u003eThe Clay Tablets from Babylon\u003cbr\u003eThe Luckiest Man in Babylon\u003cbr\u003eAn Historical Sketch of Babylon\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Richest Man in Babylon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“What can a book written in the 1920s tell modern investors about their finances? A whole lot if it's George Clason's delightful set of parables that explain the basics of money. This is a great gift for a graduate or anyone who seems baffled by the world of finance and a wonderful, refreshing read for even the most experienced investor.”—\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I first read \u003ci\u003eThe Richest Man in Babylon \u003c\/i\u003emany years ago. Its philosophy worked for me then, and it will work now for anyone with the good sense to stick to it. I think it ought to be read by every young man or woman with ambition to make something of life.”—\u003ci\u003eChicago Daily News\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Recently, several readers asked me for recommendations on books that introduce teenagers—and even pre-teens—to investing... My favorite, and one that I always mention, is \u003ci\u003eThe Richest Man in Babylon\u003c\/i\u003e. Though published nearly 90 years ago, the financial advice dispensed by author George S. Clason will always be relevant to a new generation of readers. Set in ancient Babylon, the characters learn simple lessons about money and investing throughout the collection of short stories.”—\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Full of time-tested advice on saving and investing.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Samuel Clason\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Louisiana, Missouri, on November 7th, 1874. He attended the University of Nebraska and served in the United States Army during the Spanish-American War. A successful businessman, he founded the Clason Map Company of Denver, Colorado and published the first road atlas of the United States and Canada. In 1926, he issued the first of a famous series of pamphlets on thrift and financial success, using parables set in ancient Babylon to make each of his points. These were distributed in large quantities by banks and insurance companies and became familiar to millions, the most famous being “The Richest Man in Babylon,” the parable from which the present volume takes its title. These “Babylonian parables” have become a modern inspirational classic.","brand":"Plume","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301511188709,"sku":"NP9780452267251","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780452267251.jpg?v=1767741235","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-richest-man-in-babylon-isbn-9780452267251","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}