In this witty and entertaining collection of essays, George Augustus Sala shares his thoughts on a variety of topics, from the mundane to the sublime. Whether he's discussing the merits of a good cup of coffee or waxing poetic about the beauty of the night sky, Sala's writing is always engaging and insightful. This is a book to savor over a leisurely breakfast in bed. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.