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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1063

Kanguru!

James Cook describes his first sight of a beloved Australian icon.

1064

Heracles and the Cattle of Geryon

Heracles must get the better of a three-bodied giant and steal his cattle.

1065

Pure Selfishness

The brilliant but dangerously obsessive Dr Griffin decides that the end justifies the means.

1066

Arthur MacPherson

MacPherson’s tireless efforts to promote Russian sport earned him a unique Imperial honour, and the enmity of the Communists.

1067

The Aspden Cup

British factory workers started a historic three-cornered league in the Russian city of St Petersburg.

1068

Passover to Pentecost

St Bede explains how the Exodus and the Ten Commandments are related to Easter and Whitsuntide.