Joan of Arc

Translated By Arthur Conan Doyle - This work is a greatly expanded and updated edition of
The Mystery of Jeanne d'Arc - Leon Denis - Original title in French: Jeanne d'Arc medium - To penetrate the mystery of Joan of Arc it seems to us necessary to study, and have practical knowledge of, psychic science. It is necessary to have sounded the depths of this invisible world, this ocean of life which envelops us, from which we all come at birth and into which we are replunged at death.

The Story of her Life, her Achievements, and her Death, as Attested on Oath and Set Forth in the Original Documents. This book is a collection of the historical documents preserved throughout the ages about Joan of Arc.

Mrs. Oliphant looks on the valor and steadfastness of the faith of Joan of Arc, and writes the story, hoping we learn lessons from the mistakes of history.

Grace stresses the opinion of witnesses and friends to formulate a picture of Joan of Arc of her life.

Lowell plainly states his work is a work of history, removing unsubtantiated claims and legends about Joan of Arc, honoring her more for her feats, rather than the romance that has grown up around her life. She did deliver Orleans from the English, whether by fighting or by inspiration.

Mark Twain was not a fan of Christianity, perhaps an atheist, probably agnostic. He wrote three complete books on Joan of Arc that TGS has combined into one volume to make it more affordable. Mark Twain also wrote a children's version of the book, which TGS also republishes.

Anatole France takes a purely objective tact in writing the history of Joan of Arc, taking into account the author's knowledge of the history of France. Anatole had written volumes on the Frence history. The author offers little romanticism around the Joan of Arc story, sticking strictly to the historical facts.