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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1393

Heracles and the Hydra

The Greek hero thinks he has paid off more of his debt to the gods, but an unpleasant surprise awaits him.

1394

The Geordie Lamp

The engineer put his own life on the line for the safety of his fellow-workers in the coal industry.

1395

Sir Humphry Davy

A Cornish professor of chemistry with a poetic turn who helped make science a popular fashion.

1396

Cinderella

A prince falls for a dazzling dance-partner who teasingly vanishes at midnight.

1397

The Ugly Duckling

A misfit duckling grew up with rejection as a way of life, until he thought all hope was gone.

1398

Charles Avison

The most important English-born composer of Handel’s day, known for his tuneful music and very busy diary.