{"title":"Books: American Classics","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"benjamin-franklins-way-to-wealth","title":"Benjamin Franklin's \"The Way to Wealth\"","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover: 30 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis item is not eligible for discounts unless explicitly mentioned in promotional offers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Way to Wealth\" by Benjamin Franklin is a timeless classic indeed! It's like a delightful treasure chest of wit and wisdom that's as relevant today as it was in the 18th century. 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