Illustrations on the endpapers printed in green.marginal illustration on page 18 “right” orientation.New York London: Harper and Brothers Publisher, 1919. TWAIN, Mark PYLE, Howard (Illus.) JONES, Wilfred J. Twain’s impeccable writing, combined with Pyle’s stunning illustrations, makes this book a must-read for anyone interested in history, the Hundred Years’ War, and the life of Joan of Arc.ġ919 MARK TWAIN 1 st/1 st Saint Joan of Arc Recollections Jeanne d’Arc Howard Pyle Twain’s historical work provides readers with a unique perspective on Joan’s journey and the events that shaped her heroic life. The others needed no preparation and got none.” And besides, it furnished me seven times the pleasure afforded me by any of the others twelve years of preparation, and two years of writing. “I like Joan of Arc best of all my books and it is the best I know it perfectly well. Twain regarded this book as his favorite work, and his words attest to its exceptional quality: The book includes four tipped-in color plates, enhancing the story’s visual appeal. This book chronicles the life and achievements of Joan of Arc, a young woman who led the French army to victory during the Hundred Years’ War. “ Saint Joan of Arc” is a 20th-century book written by the renowned author Mark Twain and illustrated by Howard Pyle.
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