""Maximums and Specimens of William Muggins, Natural Philosopher and Citizen of the World"" is a book written by Charles Selby and published in 1859. The book is a collection of witty and humorous sayings, observations, and anecdotes of a fictitious character named William Muggins. Muggins is portrayed as a natural philosopher and a citizen of the world, who has traveled extensively and has a wealth of knowledge and experience. The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different topic such as politics, religion, science, and society. The author uses Muggins' character to comment on various aspects of life and to provide a satirical and entertaining perspective on the world. The book is written in a light-hearted and humorous style, making it an enjoyable read for those who appreciate wit and satire. Overall, ""Maximums and Specimens of William Muggins, Natural Philosopher and Citizen of the World"" is a witty and entertaining book that provides a unique perspective on life and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.