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There are eight posts in The Copy Book assigned to 1844. To see all our posts in chronological order, go to the Tale of Years.

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A Hot Tip

By Benjamin Disraeli

Benjamin Disraeli revealed the secret behind holding one’s place at the top of Parisian society.

Twelve Good Men and Tory

By Francis Wharton

In 1844, Daniel O’Connell was hauled before a Dublin court to answer charges of seditious conspiracy, and he didn’t stand a chance.

A New Year’s Resolution

By Charles Dickens

Toby ‘Trotty’ Veck used to love hearing the church bells ring the New Year in, but now the chimes make him feel guilty, and afraid for the world.

Mauled by a Lion

By David Livingstone

The villagers of Mabutso in Southern Africa begged Dr David Livingstone to rid them of a menacing pride of lions.

Muir and Mirrielees

The Scottish department store near the Bolshoi Theatre inspired an affection that contrasted sharply with Westminster’s Russophobia.

The Gift of the Gab

By Clay Lane

There was one form of power that self-taught engineering genius George Stephenson never harnessed.

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