Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

A wily predator dons a sheepskin so he can help himself to the whole flock.

788

The Birth of the Telephone

Alexander Graham Bell was heading for a dead end when a broken component showed him the way.

789

Keeping In With Hodge

Dr Johnson’s cat left James Boswell cold, but the great man himself would do anything to avoid hurting the little fellow’s feelings.

790

Peter and Fevronia

Beneath a clutter of mediaeval legend lies a heartwarming tale of a Russian Prince and his peasant bride.

791

Half-Seas-Over

A doctor is wondering how to apologise for being drunk on the job, when he receives a letter from his patient.

792

Duet for a Captive King

Legend tells how Richard the Lionheart’s favourite singer found where Leopold of Austria had stowed him.