Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1327

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.

1328

Alfred Learns To Read

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

1329

King Edwin and the Hand of Destiny

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

1330

Caedmon Learns to Sing

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

1331

Elisha and the Fiery Horsemen

The King of Syria goes on a mole-hunt, but Elisha does not seem to mind being his prime suspect.

1332

The Tichborne Dole

The strange-but-true story of a Lady Day tradition.