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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1381

Cuthbert and the Weary Hawk

A bird of prey shattered the peace of St Cuthbert’s island, and was taught an unforgettable lesson.

1382

Cuthbert and the Expert Witness

A hungry monk thought he had got away with the tastiest of crimes, but St Cuthbert kept his promise to his beloved birds.

1383

The Tanfield Railway

Opened in 1725, the Tanfield Railway is one of the oldest railways still operating anywhere in the world.

1384

The Tragedy of Hamlet

The Prince of Denmark is bound to avenge his father’s murder.

1385

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Is an old family legend being used as a cover for a very modern murder?

1386

A Nation’s Wealth

It is not politicians and their policies that create wealth, but the hard work and ingenuity of ordinary people.