The Being a colligation or assemblage of cheerful writings brought together from many quarters into this one compass for the diversion, distraction, and delight of those who lie abed,—a friend to the invalid, a companion to the sleepless, an excuse to the tired Begbie, Harold 1871-1929 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Bed-Book of Happiness" by Harold Begbie is a collection of cheerful writings compiled during the early 20th century. This book serves as a comforting companion for those who are unwell, unable to sleep, or simply fatigued, aiming to uplift spirits with a diverse range of joyful texts. Through its selection of comforting pieces, the book seeks to create an atmosphere of happiness and distraction, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a world of light-heartedness. The opening portion of the book sets the tone for its purpose, as Begbie introduces the concept of a "Bed-Book" dedicated to happiness. He explores the idea of maintaining a positive outlook, especially during times of physical weakness, and shares anecdotes from his experiences caring for a sick child. Highlighting the challenge of finding suitable reading material that uplifts without disheartening the ill, Begbie explains his aspiration to create a compilation that is entirely devoid of sadness or gloom. This introductory segment effectively conveys the author's intention to provide solace through a treasury of cheerful writings, ensuring that readers may find joy, comfort, and a sense of companionship in the midst of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-09-14 Produced by Paul Murray, Gene Smethers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Literature -- Collections PN Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13457 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13457 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133322.0 13457