Released December 1950
Classics Illustrated #78
Synopsis
Joan of Arc - Nicknamed "The Maid of Orleans" was a peasant girl born in eastern France who claimed divine guidance. She led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War, which paved the way for the coronation of Charles VII. She was captured by the Burgundians, transferred to the English for money, put on trial by the pro-English Bishop of Beauvais, and burned at the stake when she was 19 years old. She is one of the patron saints of France. Beautifully illustrated, this classic tale will capture children's interest and spark their imagination inspiring a lifelong love of literature and reading.
Synopsis
Joan of Arc - Nicknamed "The Maid of Orleans" was a peasant girl born in eastern France who claimed divine guidance. She led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War, which paved the way for the coronation of Charles VII. She was captured by the Burgundians, transferred to the English for money, put on trial by the pro-English Bishop of Beauvais, and burned at the stake when she was 19 years old. She is one of the patron saints of France. Beautifully illustrated, this classic tale will capture children's interest and spark their imagination inspiring a lifelong love of literature and reading.
Details
- Series
- Classics Illustrated
- Cover Date
- December 1950
- Pages
- N/A
- UPC
- N/A
- Cover Price
- $0.15
- Final Order Cutoff
- N/A
Creators
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WriterSamuel Willinsky
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ArtistHenry Kiefer