Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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The Causes of the Indian Mutiny

Incompetence, arrogance and some mischievous propaganda all conspired to throw India into chaos.

104

Good Morning, Mr Horse

A young Nathaniel Hawthorne recalls a confidential conversation with a tired old horse.

105

The Tale of Robert Tomson

Robert Tomson was a typical Englishman and it nearly killed him, but it also made him a fortune and won him a bride.

106

National Sympathy

The English would not hand out so much unsolicited advice to foreign countries if they knew what they had been forced to endure.

107

Christ is Risen!

Felicia Skene recalls the Easter celebrations on one emotionally-charged night in Athens

108

If Russia Gives a Lead

As war engulfed Europe, an Anglican bishop called on Russia to unite the world’s Christians around their veneration for the Bible.