The English Mail Coach And Joan Of Arc

The English Mail Coach and Joan of Arc is a book written by Thomas De Quincey. The book is a collection of two essays that explore two very different topics. The first essay, The English Mail Coach, is a literary and philosophical reflection on the role of the mail coach in English society during the early 19th century. De Quincey reflects on the importance of the mail coach as a means of communication and transportation, and how it represented a crucial link between different parts of the country.The second essay, Joan of Arc, is a historical and biographical account of the life of Joan of Arc, the French heroine who played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. De Quincey explores Joan's life, from her childhood in a small village in France to her military victories and eventual capture and execution by the English. He also reflects on the significance of Joan's life and legacy, and how she has been remembered throughout history.Overall, The English Mail Coach and Joan of Arc is a thought-provoking and insightful book that explores two very different topics in a compelling and engaging way. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English history, French history, or literary and philosophical reflections on society and culture.What is to be thought of her? What is to be thought of the poor shepherd girl from the hills and forests of Lorraine, that--like the Hebrew shepherd boy from the hills and forests of Judea--rose suddenly out of the quiet, out of the safety, out of the religious inspiration, rooted in deep pastoral solitudes, to a station in the van of armies, and to the more perilous station at the right hand of kings? The Hebrew boy inaugurated his patriotic mission by an act, by a victorious act, such as no man could deny. But so did the girl of Lorraine, if we read her story as it was read by those who saw her nearest. Adverse armies bore witness to the boy as no pretender; but so they did to the gentle girl.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.