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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1393

Mathieu Martinel and the Fireworks

A firework display in Paris turned to tragedy in the narrow streets of the capital.

1394

The Cat Who Walks by Himself

The sly cat hatches a plan to get all the benefits of domestic life without any of the responsibilities.

1395

The Iron Horse and the Iron Cow

Railways not only brought fresh, healthy food to the urban poor, they improved the conditions of working animals.

1396

The Pig-and-Potato War

In 1859, peaceful co-existence on the Canadian border was severely tested by a marauding pig.

1397

Jane Eyre

Her enemies made Jane stronger, but her lover struck a blow from which she might never recover.

1398

Macarius and the Hyena

A monk of the Egyptian desert helped a desperate mother, and was richly rewarded.