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There are five posts in The Copy Book assigned to 1851. To see all our posts in chronological order, go to the Tale of Years.

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To the Last I Grapple With Thee

By Herman Melville

Ahab, his mind broken by an obsession, at last confronts the enemy he has hunted so long.

Paxton’s Palace

By Clay Lane

The steering committee for the Great Exhibition of 1851 turned down all 245 designs submitted for the iconic venue.

An Exhibition of Fair Play

By Joseph Paxton

After Joseph Paxton won the competition to design the venue for the Great Exhibition of 1851, he recalled how his rival had helped him.

Two Day Rovers

By Jane Loudon

Jane Loudon introduces us to two dogs getting on with their busy lives.

Thoughtful Tom

By Jane Loudon

Jane Loudon describes an moment of unexpected paternal affection from a Tom cat.