Subjects

Modern History

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67

The Wreck of the ‘Dutton’

Sir Edward and Lady Pellew were on their way to a dinner engagement one stormy day, when their carriage was caught up in tragedy at sea.

68

The Horse and his Rider

Victor Hugo berates the general public for crediting everything they do themselves to their supposedly wonderful Government.

69

Twink

When a new mother found herself and her kittens on the wrong side of a nasty-looking stream, Twink was there to help.

70

Dog and Wig

A loyal dog shows his initiative in recovering his master’s property, though his timing might have been better.

71

Top Banana

It was during the troubled reign of Charles I that the very first bananas seen in Britain went on display.

72

The Battle of Trafalgar

A year into his reign as Emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte had much of Europe under his government but the United Kingdom still eluded him.