In my previous book, "Heroes of American Freedom," I presented a series of classic writings and speeches which were instrumental in forging or promoting freedom in the United States of America. The second chapter of that book was Benjamin Franklin's magnificent "The Way to Wealth," which I included in a book about freedom because political and economic freedom creates the best conditions for the creation of wealth for the greatest number of people. In this book, I go further in that direction. Here, I present a series of classic writings and speeches specifically on the topic of prosperity.

A Selection of the Mamie Eisenhower Library Project's Recommended Book List. "Brimming with excitement while effectively teaching history...Lee has a real talent for capturing the young mind and conveying complex ideas in terms young readers will understand." Kirkus Reviews "Lee has done an amazing job of writing a historical novel for young adults that will teach, inspire, and entertain." Pacific Book Review Thirteen year old twins from Virginia, Amanda and Alexander Lee, have yearned for adventure off the family farm all their young lives. Their opportunity arises when fellow Virginian,...