Egypt to gain independence amid long history and modern politics
England discusses Egypt moving toward self rule after a long arc of control from the Ottoman empire and British influence. The piece recounts Napoleon’s 1798 campaign, the Suez Canal, and British occupation following Arabi Pasha’s 1881 uprising, leading to eventual development and a shift toward responsible governance.
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Egypt
Nile
Europe
Jacob
Alexiia
Napoleon
Turkey
Great Britain
France
Britain
India
Mahomet
Iran
Said Pasha
Ferdinand de Lessaps
Suez Canal
Lord Palmerston
Mediterranean
Red Sea
Pharoahs
Christ
Suez
de Lesseps
Empress Eugenie
Lord Beaconsfield
Disraeli
Arabi Pasha
Lord Wolseley
Alexandria
Arabi
Tel-el-Kebir
Sudan
Gordon
Khartoum
Beaconsfield
Gladstone
R. Gladstone
Africa
Abdullah
Omdurman
Lower
Ge Fabs
Thele
Lord Kitchener
Kitchener
Assauom
Sonal Potey
Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross Verse
A playful fragment recalls a toddler rhyme about riding to Banbury Cross to see a fine lady on a white horse. The verse continues with garbled lines but preserves the traditional cadence and imagery of the well known nursery rhyme.
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Banbury Cross
Dear Boys and Girls Letter Encourages Reading and Writing
A Norfolk school column invites young readers to write letters, mentions a prize awarded after October 1, and reflects on studying, travel through books, and personal growth. It notes readers can request the tale of Tom Thumb for the children’s page.
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Tom Thumb
Letter from Aunt Betty in Regina Ends With Affection
A closing personal note from Aunt Betty addressed to her dear recipients, signed with love and inviting further letters. She lists the Regina address 903 McCallum Hill Building and signs as ever, expressing continued affection and anticipation of replies.
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McCallum Hilh Bldg
Regina
Tom Thumb and Crusoe in a Tale of Giants and Castaways
Tales of a tiny boy named Tom Thumb gifted by Merlin and a narrative segment in which Crusoe and Friday encounter white captives and a Spaniard among island natives. The text mixes fairy tale and adventure elements with a cliffhanger about a rescue mission and a future continuation next week.
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Tom Thumb
Tom
Crusoe Finds Two More Companions Amid Savage Threats
Friday fears pursuing savages arrive near the castle. Crusoe arms himself and Friday and heads out, seeking safety as they venture toward the sight of danger. Their cautious patrol marks a tense moment in the island tale.
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Robinson Crusoe
Crusoe
Brave Maiden Hanchen Feeds Courage to Stop Robbers
A miller's maid, Hanchen, resists a kidnapper while a five year old is seized. She locks the thief inside the mill drum as neighbors hear the grinding and return with help. The robbers are jailed and Hanchen later marries the miller's eldest son.
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Botteler
Handen
Handhen
Asami Ee
Deedanchen
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