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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1387

Macarius and the Hyena

A monk of the Egyptian desert helped a desperate mother, and was richly rewarded.

1388

West Auckland, European Champions

A team of amateurs gave Europe’s finest a drubbing.

1389

The Tragedy of Macbeth

Macbeth becomes wound in spells, and finds that one murder leads to another.

1390

Fr Vitalis and the Familiar Face

Why did a kindly old priest refuse to show his respects to St Nektarios?

1391

Cuthbert and the Weary Hawk

A bird of prey shattered the peace of St Cuthbert’s island, and was taught an unforgettable lesson.

1392

Cuthbert and the Expert Witness

A hungry monk thought he had got away with the tastiest of crimes, but St Cuthbert kept his promise to his beloved birds.