The Art of Procuring Pleasant Dreams
Franklin's Historic Guide to a Good Night Sleep
Founding Father and all-around Renaissance man Benjamin Franklin considered and wrote about many topics. In this essay from 1786 on restful sleep, Franklin advises exercise before meals, moderate eating, and fresh air in the sleep chamber, to avoid perspiring in a hot bed. Most importantly, he says, one must be sure to preserve a Good Conscience. This short work is part of Applewood’s “American Roots” series—tactile mementos of American passions by some of America’s most famous writers.
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Franklin's Historic Guide to a Good Night Sleep
Founding Father and all-around Renaissance man Benjamin Franklin considered and wrote about many topics. In this essay from 1786 on restful sleep, Franklin advises exercise before meals, moderate eating, and fresh air in the sleep chamber, to avoid perspiring in a hot bed. Most importantly, he says, one must be sure to preserve a Good Conscience. This short work is part of Applewood’s “American Roots” series—tactile mementos of American passions by some of America’s most famous writers.
