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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1321

Elisha and the Fiery Horsemen

The King of Syria goes on a mole-hunt, but Elisha does not seem to mind being his prime suspect.

1322

The Tichborne Dole

The strange-but-true story of a Lady Day tradition.

1323

The Man Born Blind

A man born blind is healed by Jesus, but finds himself a social outcast as a result.

1324

Romulus and the Sabine Women

The legend of how Rome was settled gave rise to the March festival of Roman motherhood.

1325

Alcibiades

In the populist democracy of 5th-century BC Athens, heroes fell as quickly as they rose.

1326

St David of Wales

The popular monk was elected as bishop of Menevia in Wales in 550.