The patron saint of soldiers and of France, Joan of Arc (1412-1431) spent a tragically brief time on earth, but her legendary fame endures. This book recounts the incredible story of the Maid of Orléans, a simple country maiden who answered a divine call to drive the English from her country and set the dauphin atop the precarious French throne. Twenty-nine black-and-white illustrations trace Joan's progress from farm to royal court, through her miraculous victory at Orléans and the dauphin's coronation, to her capture, trial, and execution. Includes an introduction and 29 full-page black-and-white illustrations with detailed captions.
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