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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1393

First Contact

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

1394

Daffodils

A poem about the blessing of fond memories.

1395

Character and Learning

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

1396

Winston Churchill’s Final Journey

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

1397

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.

1398

The Selfish Giant

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