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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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Diplomatic Immunity

Sir James Melville eavesdrops on Queen Elizabeth I’s music practice, and incurs Her Majesty’s displeasure.

1022

Sir William Sterndale Bennett

Acclaimed in Germany as a composer on a par with Mendelssohn himself, Bennett sacrificed his life and talents for music in Britain.

1023

Hooked

The great British public leaves a German tourist speechless during a county match at the Oval in London.

1024

A Many-Chorded Lyre

Stylish batting in cricket is about variety, invention and frankly anything that works, and we have Dr W.G. Grace to thank for it.

1025

The Convert

Victorian cat-lover Harrison Weir launches into his favourite subject, but finds his audience growing restive.

1026

A Very Special Correspondent

Pauline de Meulan’s magazine Publiciste was close to going out of business when an anonymous contributor stepped in.