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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1315

‘This England’

John of Gaunt watches in despair as his country is milked for its wealth and shared out among the king’s favourites.

1316

Cragside: the Home of Modern Living

Lord Armstrong’s home was an Aladdin’s cave of Victorian technology.

1317

Adam and Eve

Adam and Eve are set in a Garden of carefree delight, but the Snake swears they are victims of a cruel deception.

1318

Alfred Learns To Read

Even as a child, King Alfred couldn’t resist a challenge.

1319

King Edwin and the Hand of Destiny

Forced from his throne and threatened with murder, Edwin makes a curious bargain for his deliverance.

1320

Caedmon Learns to Sing

A shy and unmusical stable-hand suddenly began to sing wise and moving hymns.