Martin Luther: By Estelle Ross ; with Nine Illustrations by Paul Hardy

This biography of Martin Luther was written by Estelle Ross and published in the early 20th century, a period when narrative histories for young readers were gaining significant popularity. The text functions as a simplified account of the Reformation, focusing on the life and ideological struggles of the central figure in a manner accessible to a general audience of the time.

The volume features nine illustrations by Paul Hardy, a noted British book illustrator active during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Hardy’s work often focused on historical and adventure narratives, and his contributions to this volume reflect the traditional illustrative style common in biographical works of the period, aiming to provide visual cues that anchor the reader in the historical setting of 16th-century Germany.