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The Richest Man In Babylon - About The Author





About The Author - George S. Clason

GEORGE SAMUEL CLASON was born in Louisiana, Missouri, in November 1847.

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

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  1. Aduragbemi AkintepedeJune 30, 2020 at 3:34 PM

    Wow! So insightful to learn about its background. There are other series of Babylonian parables distributed all over.

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    1. Dr. Jerry - the First Oguzie: JPJuly 1, 2020 at 1:43 PM

      Great to have you visit the Blog and for warm comment
      Do keep in touch
      @aduragbemi

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  2. UnknownJuly 21, 2020 at 1:33 PM

    Thank you sir for this share

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