The Copybook

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

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© Andrew Dunn, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0.

Peace to Grow Up John Buchan

Jaikie has just graduated from Cambridge, and Alison wants to know what he has gained from his experience.

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By John Leech (1817–1864), via Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.

Cupid’s Arrow Rudyard Kipling

Kitty Beighton enters an archery contest where the prize is one very beautiful bracelet and one very ugly Commissioner.

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From Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.

The Peacemaker D. H. Montgomery

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

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© Jason Zhang, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0.

Empire Day D. H. Montgomery

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

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Anonymous photograph ca. 1875, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.

The Shadow of a Name Prince Hoare

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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© Wojciech Migda, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Charm of Golf A. A. Milne

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

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