Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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Empire Day

American historian David Montgomery explains why Britain’s Empire Day really was a cause for celebration.

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The Peacemaker

American historian David Montgomery credited King Edward VII with bringing peace to Europe, the Empire and the world.

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The Shadow of a Name

When a Tahitian sailor was denied his well-earned wages, the rumour got about that Granville Sharp was on the case.

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The Charm of Golf

A. A. Milne analyses the popularity of golf, and decides that it’s good to be bad.

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On a Tight Rein

The tale of how a prim little English horse cleaned up his Continental stables.

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Hue and Cry

Sir Thomas Smith, one of Elizabeth I’s diplomats, explains how in her day criminals were brought to trial.