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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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The Common Tongue

The English language is the most valuable part of our national heritage, and the patriotic citizen is careful to treat it with respect.

56

A Credit to His Country

The diplomat’s task is to see the best in other peoples, not to scold them for their failings.

57

The Synod of Whitby

In 664, a council at Whitby decided to align the traditions of the Northumbrian Church with those of Rome and Constantinople.

58

What’s in a Name?

Juliet complains that the man she loves has the wrong name, and the man she loves hears her doing it.

59

The Beggar’s Petition

A destitute and friendless farmer, turned from the tradesman’s entrance, tries his luck at the front door.

60

The Hare and Many Friends

John Gay reflects that in matters of friendship, quality is preferable to quantity.