![]() ![]() du Mond, and from reproductions of old paintings and statues. Illustrated with original drawings by F.V. Immerse yourself in her story, told by one of America's finest writers. Twain traveled to France's National Archives to personally study the transcripts of Joan's trial. Inspired by visions and voices of angels, Joan led French troops to lift the siege of Orléans ensuring Charles VII was crowned King of France in 1429. LibriVox recording of Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, Volumes 1 & 2, by Mark Twain. Joan of Arc, a peasant girl in 15th century France, rose up to hold supreme command of the military forces of France at the age of seventeen. ![]() It occupies the loftiest place possible to human attainment. It can be measured against all time without misgiving. Joan of Arc and her life, as seen through the eyes of her childhood friend and secretary, are described with irony and brilliant insight into human nature. But the character of Joan of Arc is unique. ![]() Judged by the standards of today, there are not many from five or six centuries ago whose character stands the test of time. Judged by the standards of one century, the noblest characters of an earlier one lose much of their luster. ![]() The others needed no preparation and got none." -Mark Twain My best book is my Recollections of Joan of Arc.it furnished me seven times the pleasure afforded me by any of the others twelve years of preparation, and two years of writing. "Now listen to what an old man tells you. ![]()
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