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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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823

‘Not to Exploit, Sir, but to Help’

Herbert Bury believed that it was the British way to profit with another country, not to profit from it.

824

Rope Trick

When Ranulf Flambard, Bishop of Durham, became the Tower of London’s first prisoner he did not intend making a long stay.

825

Dear Elizabeth

Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna was a grand-daughter of Queen Victoria, but to one ordinary Russian she was simply ‘dear Elizabeth’.

826

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

A wily predator dons a sheepskin so he can help himself to the whole flock.

827

The Birth of the Telephone

Alexander Graham Bell was heading for a dead end when a broken component showed him the way.

828

Keeping In With Hodge

Dr Johnson’s cat left James Boswell cold, but the great man himself would do anything to avoid hurting the little fellow’s feelings.