This publication of Mark Twain's book also contains a concise English translation of Joan of Arc's trial transcripts, which offer many insights into her fascinating life. She communicated with the dead--daily--leading the trial judges to say she was a witch. She predicted the future--accurately--on many occasions, which was confirmed by many sober witnesses who gave testimony. She also claimed--many times--to be "the miraculous virgin" who was prophesied to save the Kingdom of France. Scholarly debate continues to this day on the source of Joan's "Voices" (the interior locutions that...