Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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967

Say ‘Shibboleth!’

Jephthah’s sentries at the crossings of Jordan devise a fool-proof way to tell friend from foe.

968

Gideon’s Fleece

Gideon is chosen by God to save Israel from the Midianites, but doubts his fitness for the task.

969

Gideon Recruits an Army

Gideon prepares to drive the Midianites out of Israel, but first he has to make it a fair fight.

970

Gideon’s Snare

While spying out the enemy’s camp, Gideon hears something which fills him with renewed confidence.

971

Mark Antony Catches a Kipper

The surprisingly sensitive Roman commander was hoping to impress a girl with his angling skills.

972

Edith Cavell

The experienced nurse could not stop saving lives, even at the cost of her own.