Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1537

‘Nimrod’

Edward Elgar suffered from depression, and ‘Nimrod’ is his token of thanks to the true friend who supported him through it.

1538

No Dog Exchanges Bones with Another

How do we get the help of millions of people we don’t know? Only by trade.

1539

Orpheus and Eurydice

Orpheus would lose his beloved wife Eurydice to death not once, but twice.

1540

The Partridge and the Cockerels

It’s hard when messed-up people treat you badly, but if you take it personally it only makes it worse.

1541

Peace By Free Trade

The blessing of trade free from political interference was one of most important insights in British, indeed world history.

1542

Perfection is no Trifle

Michelangelo had a message for all serious entrepreneurs.