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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1357

King Edwin and the Hand of Destiny

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

1358

Caedmon Learns to Sing

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

1359

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.

1360

The Tichborne Dole

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

1361

The Man Born Blind

A man born blind is healed by Jesus, but finds himself a social outcast as a result.

1362

Romulus and the Sabine Women

The legend of how Rome was settled gave rise to the March festival of Roman motherhood.