This book is a selection of Francis Bacon’s essays, compiled and translated by Ramkamal Bhattacharya. Francis Bacon was a prominent English philosopher, author, and politician who lived from 1561 until 1626. Ramkamal Bhattacharya was the headmaster of the Calcutta Normal School as well as a student at the Sanskrit College. Francis Bacon held the positions of Lord Chancellor and Attorney General of England. The writings in this collection cover a variety of topics, including knowledge, scriptures, kids, luck, and mistrust. The Trübner and Co mark on the first page of this book indicates that it was included in the Trübner American and Oriental Record, a list of all books imported from throughout the world.

The book showcases Bacon's diverse range of subjects and highlights his stature as an English philosopher, author, and politician. The translator, Ramkamal Bhattacharya, is recognized as a scholar and headmaster with expertise in Sanskrit and mathematics. Additionally, the presence of the Trübner and Co stamp on the front page indicates that the book appeared in the Trübner American and Oriental Record, a register of imported books from around the world, suggesting its wider distribution and accessibility to a global audience.