Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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Diamond Pitt

Thomas Pitt’s tenure as Governor of Madras was regarded as a golden age, but what he is remembered for is his diamond.

194

A Perpetual Summer

A transported convict writes home to England urging his wife to join him as soon as possible.

195

An Errand of Love

Leander recalls that first night when he dared the perilous waters of the Hellespont, and swam to meet his lover Hero.

196

The Friendship of Trade

As Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli stoked fears of Russian aggression, John Bright said that Russia was only threatening when she felt threatened.

197

‘Never Let Your Men Look Over the Hedge’

Employees are the key to any entrepreneur’s success, and he must know them intimately, trust them completely and pay them generously.

198

‘One of That Sort, Are You?’

Henry Maudslay, the great engineer, had seen enough apprentices to last him a lifetime.