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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1519

The Miracle of Piso Livadi

Three fishermen let their tongues run away with them, and were left counting the cost.

1520

Mrs Bold’s Thunderclap

There comes a point in some relationships when words just aren’t enough.

1521

Mrs Clements

Mrs Clements of Durham is not a household name, but the product she invented is.

1522

St Nicholas of the Cats

A very unusual monastery with some very unusual protectors.

1523

‘Nimrod’

Edward Elgar suffered from depression, and ‘Nimrod’ is his token of thanks to the true friend who supported him through it.

1524

No Dog Exchanges Bones with Another

How do we get the help of millions of people we don’t know? Only by trade.