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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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859

The Life-Giving Spring

An obscure officer in the Roman Army gains a dizzying promotion after performing a simple act of kindness.

860

Serjeant Munday

William Howitt had some advice for Victorian tourists hoping for an authentic experience at the battlefield of Waterloo.

861

The Consecration of Bishop Cuthbert

Cuthbert would not go to King Ecgfrith, so King Ecgfrith and his entire court had to go to Cuthbert.

862

Misreading Russia

Richard Cobden asked Parliament to make a better effort to understand the Russian mindset.

863

Early Warning

An Italian businessman and his family in 18th century Messina owed their lives to their pet cats.

864

Kim’s Game

Kim O’Hara starts his apprenticeship as a British spy with a little competition.