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Kim’s Game Rudyard Kipling

Kim O’Hara starts his apprenticeship as a British spy with a little competition.

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Kipling’s Proof Rudyard Kipling

If officials in the Raj ever forgot who their boss was, they would bring the whole government down about their ears.

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Press Pass Samuel Smiles

Young inventor James Watt’s life in London was overshadowed by the perpetual fear of being snatched.

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Ranji’s Revenge W. G. Grace

Cricketing legend W. G. Grace tells a story illustrating how fellow-batsman K. S. Ranjitsinhji set about winning the hearts of English cricketers.

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Rose and Thorn William H. Sleeman

William Sleeman passes on an anecdote from one of the Persian classics, to show that truth should not be used for evil ends.

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Snake Eyes Rudyard Kipling

Rikki-tikki-tavi had never met a cobra before, but when the first thrill of fear had passed he knew what he must do.

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