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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1375

First Contact

Julius Caesar came over from France expecting to silence the noisy neighbours, but things did not go according to plan.

1376

Daffodils

A poem about the blessing of fond memories.

1377

Character and Learning

Intellectual learning is to be respected, but it should never be confused with good character.

1378

Winston Churchill’s Final Journey

The heroic and charismatic statesman’s last journey was replete with echoes of his extraordinary life.

1379

Captain Moorsom’s ‘Revenge’

The Whitby man held his nerve to keep five enemy ships busy at Trafalgar, and subsequently led Nelson’s funeral procession.

1380

The Selfish Giant

A giant gets angry when he finds children playing in his garden.