The Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Volume 1 is a historical novel written by the renowned American author Mark Twain. The book is a fictionalized account of the life of Joan of Arc, a French heroine who led the French army to several victories during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. The novel is narrated by Joan's fictionalized personal secretary, Sieur Louis de Conte, who tells the story of Joan's life from her childhood in the village of Domr�����my to her eventual capture and trial for heresy. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on Joan's childhood and her visions of the saints that inspired her to lead the French army. The second part of the book details Joan's military campaigns and her role in the French victory at the Battle of Orleans. The final part of the book describes Joan's capture by the English and her trial and execution for heresy. Throughout the book, Twain portrays Joan as a brave and devout young woman who was guided by her faith and her love for France. He also depicts the political and religious tensions of the time, including the conflict between the French and English, and the persecution of Joan by the Church. Overall, The Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Volume 1 is a fascinating and engaging historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the life of one of history's most celebrated heroines.Ah, France had fallen low--so low! For more than three quarters of a century the English fangs had been bedded in her flesh, and so cowed had her armies become by ceaseless rout and defeat that it was said and accepted that the mere sight of an English army was sufficient to put a French one to flight.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.