Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1213

The Unselfishess of Free Trade

Victorian MP Richard Cobden pleaded for Britain to set the world an example as a nation open for business.

1214

Violet van der Elst

An eccentric, self-made businesswoman, who ‘made three fortunes and spent five’ in the campaign against the death penalty.

1215

The White Queen’s Riddle

Alice was set a poetical test of wits by the kindly (but like all the other characters, utterly maddening) White Queen.

1216

The Story of Esther

A young Jewish girl is chosen as the Queen of Persia, but quickly finds she has enemies.

1217

A Perfect Combination of Imperfections

Jane Eyre meets a not very handsome stranger, and likes him all the better for it.

1218

Swept off her Feet

Marianne Dashwood sprains an ankle, but help is at hand.