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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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937

The Spectatress

George Canning urged Britain not to bring Continental Europe’s topsy-turvy politics home by getting too closely involved.

938

An Easy Life

Mr Easy believes he has missed out on fatherhood, and having nothing else to do, turns to political campaigning.

939

Say ‘Shibboleth!’

Jephthah’s sentries at the crossings of Jordan devise a fool-proof way to tell friend from foe.

940

Gideon’s Fleece

Gideon is chosen by God to save Israel from the Midianites, but doubts his fitness for the task.

941

Gideon Recruits an Army

Gideon prepares to drive the Midianites out of Israel, but first he has to make it a fair fight.

942

Gideon’s Snare

While spying out the enemy’s camp, Gideon hears something which fills him with renewed confidence.