Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

Broschiertes Buch

Joan of Arc

Beschreibung

Explore the extraordinary life of "Joan of Arc," the peasant girl who rose to become a pivotal figure in French history. This biography by Laura E. Richards chronicles Joan's journey, from her humble beginnings to her divine visions and her leadership in the French army during the Hundred Years' War. Delve into the story of this courageous young woman who, believing she was guided by God, inspired a nation and altered the course of medieval Europe. More than just a military leader, Joan of Arc is revered as a saint and martyr. This meticulously prepared edition offers a compelling account of her trial and execution, exploring the complex religious and political landscape of 15th-century France. Discover the timeless appeal of Joan's unwavering faith and her enduring legacy as a symbol of courage, patriotism, and spiritual conviction. A powerful and moving historical biography for anyone interested in French history, saints, and the medieval world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards was an American writer. She wrote almost 90 books, including biographies, poetry, and many for children. Eletelephony, a literary nonsense verse, is one of her best-known children's poems. Laura Elizabeth Howe was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on February 27, 1850. Her father, Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe, was an abolitionist who founded the Perkins Institution and the Massachusetts School for the Blind. She was named after his famous deaf-blind student, Laura Bridgman. "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" was written by her mother, Julia Ward Howe. Laura and Henry Richards got married in 1871. In 1876, he accepted a management position at his family's paper mill in Gardiner, Maine, where he moved with his wife and three children. Laura was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1917 for her biography Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, which she co-authored with her sisters Maud Howe Elliott and Florence Hall. Her name is borne by an elementary school in Gardiner, Maine, that serves prekindergarten through fifth grade students. Her children's book Tirra Lirra received the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1959. Her home in Gardiner, the Laura E. Richards House, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 191g
• ISBN-13: 9781023211222
• ISBN-10: 102321122X
• Artikelnr.: 74117779