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The Richest Man in Babylon
by George Samuel Clason
About this book
A timeless personal finance classic first published in 1926. Through a collection of parables set in ancient Babylon, it teaches the fundamentals of building wealth — saving at least 10% of your income, investing wisely, and living within your means. Nearly a century later, it remains one of the most recommended finance books in the world, with over 2 million copies sold.
About the Author
George Samuel Clason
George Samuel Clason (1874–1957) was an American author, businessman, and soldier. He served in the Spanish-American War, attended the University of Nebraska, and founded the Clason Map Company — which published the first road atlas of the United States and Canada. In 1926, he began writing a series of financial pamphlets using parables set in ancient Babylon, which were widely distributed by banks and insurance companies. These were later compiled into The Richest Man in Babylon.
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