![]() ![]() ![]() In gratitude, she was betrayed into English hands and burnt at the stake as a witch. After overcoming people?s utter disbelief in her seemingly impossible and absurd mission with several miracles, Joan accomplished her mission and turned the tide of the Hundred Years? War. Michael, calling her to lead the armies of France against the English and crown Charles king of France. Though not Catholic himself, Twain reveals a deep personal respect for this saint as he draws out her unique tale.Īn untaught shepherdess, Joan of Arc heard the voices of St. After years of lengthy research, including a perusal of the actual records of Joan?s trial, Twain composed this accurate fictional portrayal of one of the greatest women of all time. This obscure work of Twain?s was his very favorite. Black cloth boards, gilt lettering, color pictorial onlay, decorative endpages, frontispiece, plates tipped in, teg. Gilt at spine toned, owner signature on ffep, else tight, bright and unmarred. A handsome copy of this rather uncommon volume. First separate and first illustrated edition, preceded by the 1906 "The $30, 000 Bequest and Other Stories" (unillustrated). Jones." First state copy, with decorative endpapers and with the design on page 18 rightside-up. ![]() Very Good+/Near Fine (Textblock Fine). ![]()
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