Joan of Arc and The English Mail Coach [Hardcover] Thomas De Quincey 1906

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Published in 1906 by Charles E. Merrill Co. in New York, “Joan of Arc and The English Mail Coach” by Thomas De Quincey is a captivating collection of essays. Part of the esteemed Merrill’s English Texts series, this edition is edited with an introduction and notes by Julian W. Abernethy, Ph.D., adding scholarly depth to De Quincey’s profound narratives. The book explores the heroic life of Joan of Arc alongside the historical significance of the English Mail Coach, blending historical analysis with literary elegance. The hardcover is bound in blue cloth, displaying signs of age with some wear on the spine and edges. Inside, the pages are yellowed with age, and there are inscriptions and annotations, adding a personal touch to this historical piece. This book is a treasure for collectors and enthusiasts of classic English literature and essays, offering insights into the author’s world and the era’s literary context.