Project Gutenberg 2004-09-15 Public domain in the USA. 909 Twain, Mark 1835 1910 Clemens, Samuel Langhorne Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens) Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 1 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_Recollections_of_Joan_of_Arc Credits: Produced by David Reed, and David Widger "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 1" by Mark Twain is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The narrative presents itself as a first-person account by Louis de Conte, the page and secretary of Joan of Arc, recounting her extraordinary life and pivotal role in the Hundred Years' War. The book explores the unique and heroic character of Joan, highlighting her rise as a military leader in a time of despair for France and her unwavering dedication to her country. The opening of this volume introduces us to Joan's formative years and the turbulent backdrop of her time. We see Joan as a brave and compassionate child in her village of Domremy, interacting with her peers and dealing directly with the ravages of war that often encroach upon their lives. Twain reveals her extraordinary qualities through the perspective of de Conte, showcasing her innate leadership, spiritual conviction, and deep sense of patriotism. As she grows older, the narrative hints at the weight of destiny upon her as France faces dire straits against English forces. The young protagonist's struggles and triumphs are set against a backdrop of historical significance, suggesting a coming transformation within both the individual and the nation she is destined to serve. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Joan, of Arc, Saint, 1412-1431 -- Fiction France -- History -- Charles VII, 1422-1461 -- Fiction Biographical fiction Christian women saints -- Fiction PS Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: Classics of Literature 541924 2025-07-02T04:35:05.466016 text/html 523133 2024-08-13T14:34:29 text/html 1753087 2025-07-02T04:35:12.095003 application/epub+zip 1755100 2025-07-02T04:35:06.697986 application/epub+zip 306091 2025-07-02T04:35:06.001012 application/epub+zip 1874054 2025-07-02T04:35:16.460056 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1843617 2025-07-02T04:35:11.196976 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 461003 2022-09-02T06:26:45.880696 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 464169 2025-07-02T04:35:04.748018 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 444298 2024-08-13T14:34:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17697 2025-07-02T04:35:16.599930 application/rdf+xml 11519 2025-07-02T04:35:06.193024 image/jpeg 2324 2025-07-02T04:35:06.094018 image/jpeg 1683914 2025-07-02T04:35:05.549033 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia