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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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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.

818

Peter and Fevronia

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

819

Half-Seas-Over

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

820

Duet for a Captive King

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

821

Richard Unchained

A conspiracy of European monarchs sought to delay Richard the Lionheart’s homecoming long enough for John to steal his crown.

822

Byron and the Black Horse

The flamboyant English poet went to extreme lengths to get a refund on an unsatisfactory purchase.