Now, leaving the river behind, they entered those savage highlands whence issue the springs of the St. John, -- a wilderness of rugged
Parkman Vol. 2 Chapter 4
It was neither imposing nor promising but he persisted.Previously in The Jesuits in North America in the Seventeenth Century.Our special
Parkman Vol. 2 Chapters 2 and 3
The Jesuits were and are everywhere. Today a Jesuit is even Pope (Francis). Parkman would not have been surprised.Previously in The Jesuits in North
Joan of Arc Burned Alive
For Joan death and sainthood; for Henry V death and failure. For France victory, for England defeat. For the Hundred Year War the end.Today's
Joan of Arc Atop a Mountan of Wood
They desired that she should be really burned alive, and that, placed on the summit of this mountain of wood, and commanding the circle of lances and
Joan of Arc Placed in Cart of Death
It was nine o'clock: she was dressed in female attire, and placed on a cart.Continuing Joan of Arc's Trial and Execution,our selection from
Parkman Vol. 2 Chapter 1
The close, black cassock, the rosary hanging from the waist, and the wide, black hat, looped up at the sides, proclaimed the Jesuit, -- Father Le
Joan of Arc Raped
On the Friday and the Saturday the unfortunate prisoner, despoiled of her man's dress, had much to fear.Continuing Joan of Arc's Trial and
Prosecution Blunder in the Joan of Arc Trial
"It is to thee, Jeanne, that I address myself; and I tell thee that thy King is a heretic and schismatic." Putting the King of France on trial in