Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1279

Jesty and Jenner’s Jab

Benjamin Jesty and Edward Jenner continue to save millions of lives because they listened to an old wives’ tale.

1280

Discovery!

Mark Twain covets the supreme sensation of being a trailblazer.

1281

Robin Hood and the Debt of Honour

The outlaw showed that strange as it may be, he did have a code of honour.

1282

The Friendship of Cats

A cat’s affection is not easy to win, but the rewards make the effort worthwhile.

1283

The Nine-Day Queen

Lady Jane Grey’s accession was almost instantly overturned.

1284

A Tempting Offer

True moral integrity comes from within.