The Copybook

Short passages for reading, drawn from history, legend, poetry and fiction.

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The Consecration of Bishop Cuthbert St Bede of Jarrow

Cuthbert would not go to King Ecgfrith, so King Ecgfrith and his entire court had to go to Cuthbert.

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Misreading Russia Richard Cobden

Richard Cobden asked Parliament to make a better effort to understand the Russian mindset.

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Early Warning Charles H. Ross

An Italian businessman and his family in 18th century Messina owed their lives to their pet cats.

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Kim’s Game Rudyard Kipling

Kim O’Hara starts his apprenticeship as a British spy with a little competition.

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Brightest Beacon Cynewulf

Christ’s cross promises to take away the fear of Judgment Day.

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Water into Wine Elfric of Eynsham

Abbot Elfric explains the significance of Christ’s miracle at Cana.

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