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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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Mistakes, Right and Wrong

Sir Hubert Parry explained to students at the Royal College of Music that some mistakes are creative whereas others are destructive.

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The Open Sea

Richard Cobden despaired at British statesmen using the peerless Royal Navy merely to strangle trade in other countries.

873

George Pinto

An innovative English composer who did not live to fulfil his extraordinary promise.

874

The Wolves’ Treaty

The leader of a wolf-pack makes some sheep an offer they’d better refuse.

875

The Most Unkindest Cut of All

Greek revolutionary Nikitarás gives his ungrateful men a sharp reminder of what really matters.

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Pandora’s Box

After being outwitted once too often, Zeus decides to spite Prometheus by ruining the race of men.