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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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The Glorious First of June

Admiral Lord Howe battered a French fleet far out in the Atlantic, and helped prevent the spread of bloody revolution.

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Kanguru!

James Cook describes his first sight of a beloved Australian icon.

1023

Heracles and the Cattle of Geryon

Heracles must get the better of a three-bodied giant and steal his cattle.

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Pure Selfishness

The brilliant but dangerously obsessive Dr Griffin decides that the end justifies the means.

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Arthur MacPherson

MacPherson’s tireless efforts to promote Russian sport earned him a unique Imperial honour, and the enmity of the Communists.

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The Aspden Cup

British factory workers started a historic three-cornered league in the Russian city of St Petersburg.