Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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Joseph and Pharaoh

Pharaoh’s butler suddenly remembers his promise to mention Joseph to his master.

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Joseph and the Missing Money

Joseph’s brothers are forced to travel to Egypt to buy corn, and the overseer of Pharaoh’s granaries recognises them at once.

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Joseph and Benjamin’s Cup

Joseph thinks that little Benjamin may provide the leverage he needs to force Jacob to come to Egypt.

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Joseph and the Land of Promise

Jacob takes his whole family to join Joseph in Egypt, but God promises him that one day they will return to Canaan.

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Dr Johnson and the Critic’s Ambush

A literary man tries to trick Samuel Johnson into an honest opinion, which was neither necessary nor very rewarding.

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The Economic Case for Sovereignty

A nation with its own laws and a strong sense of shared cultural identity makes good economic sense.