The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

by Howard Pyle

Overview

Don your Lincoln green and prepare for merriment!

What could be merrier than joining Robin Hood's band of Merry Men for adventures in the English countryside? Pirates of the trees rather than the seas, Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, and many others ensure that Robin's clever schemes relieve the rich of their excess treasures and redistribute the wealth to those most in need. Howard Pyle was an accomplished author and illustrator; his original images, published with the stories in 1883, appear throughout the book. You will leave no leaf unturned in this latest addition to the Word Cloud Classics series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781626866089
Publisher:	Canterbury Classics
Publication date:	04/01/2016
Series:	Word Cloud Classics
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.60(h) x 1.00(d)
Lexile:	1200L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

The work of American illustrator and author Howard Pyle (1853–1911) has appeared in more than 3,500 publications, and in his lifetime, he became one of the country's most famous illustrators. On his death in 1911, the New York Times called Pyle "the father of American magazine illustration as it is known to-day." He is best known for his 1883 novel, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood.

Table of Contents

	Preface: From the Author to the Reader	3
	Prologue	5
Part 15
1	Robin Hood and the Tinker	19
2	The Shooting-Match at Nottingham Town	31
3	Will Stutely Rescued by His Good Companions	42
Part 253
1	Robin Hood Turns Butcher	55
2	Little John Goes to the Fair at Nottingham Town	67
3	How Little John Lived at the Sheriff's House	74
Part 387
1	Little John and the Tanner of Blyth	89
2	Robin Hood and Will Scarlet	99
3	The Merry Adventure with Midge the Miller	109
Part 4125
1	Robin Hood and Allan a Dale	127
2	Robin Seeketh the Curtal Friar of the Fountain	142
3	Robin Hood Compasseth the Marriage of Two True Lovers	158
Part 5171
1	Robin Hood Aideth a Sorrowful Knight	173
2	How Sir Richard of the Lea Paid His Debts to Emmet	189
Part 6205
1	Little John Turns Barefoot Friar	207
2	Robin Hood Turns Beggar	222
Part 7241
1	Robin and Three of His Merry Men Shoot Before Queen Eleanor in Finsbury Fields	243
2	The Chase of Robin Hood	262
Part 8281
1	Robin Hood and Guy of Gisbourne	283
2	King Richard Cometh to Sherwood Forest	300
	Epilogue	319
	Questions, Questions, Questions	329
	About the Author	333
	About the Illustrator	335

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Experienced reader Vance's proper British accent and sprightly pacing keep the action humming.... Not just for kids, this audio holds adult appeal as well." —-Booklist Audio Review

Editorial Reviews

"Experienced reader Vance's proper British accent and sprightly pacing keep the action humming.... Not just for kids, this audio holds adult appeal as well." ---Booklist Audio Review

From the Publisher

Narrator David Thorn breathes fresh life into the classic tales of Robin Hood in this frolic through Sherwood Forest. A faithful rendition of his noble deeds displays the robber’s timeless appeal, overcoming some archaic language and countless references to ale. The songs and ballads, ably performed by Thorn, add to the production's merit. Individual exploits within this extensive audiobook create plenty of stopping places, as listeners meander leisurely through medieval England. Thorn's booming voice chronicles the excitement of archery matches and skirmishes with the Sheriff of Nottingham, which make Robin Hood a perennial favorite with adventure lovers. Despite an unassuming package, this audiobook is a stirring retelling of a well-loved story. C.A. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine

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