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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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Inordinate Saving

Samuel Smiles warned that taking care of the pennies should not come before taking care of living.

182

An Unpopular Popular Reform

Statesmen promise to make the country a better place, but they never mention the one thing that would do some good.

183

Underqualified

Amy Johnson of Hull had clocked only ninety hours of flying experience before taking off alone for Australia.

184

Lady Harriet’s Errand

On the evening of October 7th, 1777, as fighting on Bemis Heights subsided, Harriet Acland came to General Burgoyne with a startling request.

185

At the Baron’s Board

However grim and severe the thirteenth century baron might be in his public duties, at dinner-time it was all wine, laughter and song.

186

Keeping the Colonies

Peoples of another culture or region will not long tolerate a Government that uses guns and soldiers to secure their obedience.