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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1423

The Gift Thrice Given

A story about William the Conqueror’s father, Robert the Magnificent.

1424

The Hermit of Handbridge

King Harold died at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Or did he?

1425

How Alfred Burnt the Cakes

A popular tale of scorched cakes and a scolded king.

1426

The Third Siege of Missolonghi

The cruelty of the Ottoman Turks so shocked Europe that the tide of opinion turned against them.

1427

David and Bathsheba

David’s scheme to steal another man’s wife succeeded, but he could not keep his secret from everyone.

1428

The Hobbit

Tolkien’s tale of dragons, magic rings and enchanted gold is one of the masterpieces of English literature.