Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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A Chess Problem

Milne felt that chess was a game deserving of its place in the gallery of sports, but also that it had a drawback.

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‘Prove Your Enemies Wrong’

Aubrey Herbert MP was called upon to make a speech to Albanians itching to avenge the crimes of neighbouring Montenegro.

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The Wolf, the Fox and the Monkey

A Wolf and a Fox go to court over a petty theft, but they have a hard time getting the Judge to believe them.

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The Character of the Conqueror

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle looks back on the reign of King William I.

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Striking Water

An Albanian shepherd plans to expand into arable farming, but he needs water and the search is close to ruining him.

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Hugh Hammer-King

Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, was kind to children and animals but Kings merited firmer handling.