Joan of Arc, the Warrior Maid by Lucy Foster Madison
QR code
"Joan of Arc, the Warrior Maid" by Lucy Foster Madison is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the life and adventures of Jeanne D'Arc, known as Joan of Arc, from her early childhood moments in the peaceful village of Domremy to her later extraordinary ventures that would lead her to become a legendary figure in French history. The narrative focuses on her vibrant character and faith
as she navigates the joys of childhood during a time of turmoil. The opening of the tale depicts a lively scene that illustrates a children's festival in Domremy, capturing the essence of youthful innocence and camaraderie. Young Jeanne D'Arc, a spirited twelve-year-old, eagerly leads her friends in a joyful celebration of "Laetare Sunday," called "The Day of the Fountains." The festivities are momentarily disrupted by the tension of ongoing warfare in France, yet Jeanne rises to the occasion, showcasing her nurturing spirit when she helps a friend who has hurt herself. This early glimpse into her character hints at her compassionate nature and foreshadows her future role as a leader in troubled times. The chapter establishes a contrast between the lightheartedness of childhood and the ominous specter of war, drawing readers into Giovanni's world and setting the stage for her remarkable journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Madison, Lucy Foster, 1865-1932 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Schoonover, Frank E., 1877-1972 |
| Title | Joan of Arc, the Warrior Maid |
| Credits |
Produced by Darleen Dove, Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Joan, of Arc, Saint, 1412-1431 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34474 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34474-4 |
| Release Date | Nov 29, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 573 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!