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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1417

Bird’s Custard

Alfred Bird’s wife could eat neither eggs nor yeast. So being a Victorian, Alfred put his thinking-cap on.

1418

The Fleming Valve

A Victorian children’s book inspired the birth of modern electronics.

1419

Treasure Island

An excited English gentleman hires a ship for a treasure-hunt, but doesn’t check his crew’s credentials.

1420

The Alleluia Victory

How hard-pressed Christians on the Welsh border won a battle without bloodshed.

1421

Byron and Hercules

Lord Byron could not have hoped for a better omen in his support for the oppressed people of Greece.

1422

Edith and Edward

A King and Queen gentler than the times in which they lived.