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100 1 _aBegbie, Harold,
_d1871-1929
245 1 4 _aThe Bed-Book of Happiness :
_bBeing 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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-14
508 _aProduced by Paul Murray, Gene Smethers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLiterature -- Collections
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13457
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