Robin hood illustration illustration, robin, artwork. Robin hood, david mckay, 1917, first edition, slight wear to fore edge corner tips and spine extremities, else a tight vg copy. This is one of the truest works of the robin hood legend. Meet young robin hood before he becomes the hero of sherwood forest, and follow along with his band of merry men as his adventures become the stuff of legend. Classics illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. A magical, spinetingling retelling of the heroic tale of robin hood.
Classics illustrated 007 robin hood by traditional. Merry adventures of robin hood great illustrated classics. Read stories of robin hood illustrated by bertha e. The merry adventures of robin hood of great renown in nottinghamshire is an 1883 novel by the american illustrator and writer howard pyle. Adaptation of the classic stories of robin hood, a champion of the downtrodden in england during the crusades. In some versions of the legend, he is depicted as being of noble birth, and in modern retellings he is sometimes depicted as having fought in the. A lot of thees and thous in the writing and some violent scenes described. According to legend, he was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. Get the best deals on robin hood golden age classics illustrated comics when you shop the largest online selection at. The project gutenberg ebook of robin hood, by paul creswick. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
It also contains an illustrated introduction to life in the middle ages. The merry adventures of robin hood book by howard pyle. This book uses old english and tells the story of robin hood in such a wonderful way, until i read this book robin hood was just a fictional character to me almost like a superhero but this book made him so real and all the characters too, the pictures are charming and its a book that should take centre stage in any collection. Fulllength and detailed portrait of robin hood in full attire with a scroll above his head bearing his name. Stories of robin hood illustrated ebook by bertha e. Publication date 1942 topics graphic novel, comics collection. View images for details, zoom in, message me with questions. You are viewing all stock in the robin hood category. This work was published as a childrens book, but would really be considered young adult and above. The project gutenberg ebook of robin hood, by paul creswick this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The date given inside the book is the original printing date. He specializes in illustrating stories about the westespecially horse stories. A beautiful classic with 60 original illustrations. The merry adventures of robin hood illustrated e book howard.
The merry adventures of robin hood of great renown, in nottinghamshire by pyle, howard. Stories of robin hood in a lively retelling that chronicles the. Illustrated robin hood by rob lloyd jones, 9781409522379, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Share robin hoods epic story of justice and generosity with this masterfully crafted illustrated scribner classics edition. About the merry adventures of robinhood by howard pyle the merry adventures of robin hood of great renown in nottinghamshire is an 1883 novel by the american illustrator and writer howard pyle. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading merry adventures of robin hood great illustrated classics. Pyles first full length work was a highly successful interpretation the robin hood stories which he called the merry adventures of robin hood. Robin hood is a legendary heroic outlaw originally depicted in english folklore and subsequently featured in literature and film. Robin hood first edition sellersupplied images abebooks. Let me just cut you loose with this sword while i impale this soldier. Robin hood lived in sherwood forest where he practiced archery and defended the poor f.
This is commnunity of book bloggers and selfpublishedor traditional authors. Childrens books robin hood the facts and the fiction. The brave and bold outlaw, robin hood, and his merry band of followers roam. Robin hood golden age classics illustrated comics for sale ebay. This book uses old english and tells the story of robin hood in such a wonderful way, until i read this book robin hood was just a fictional character to me almost like a superhero but this book made him so real and all the characters too, the pictures are charming and. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
The merry adventures of robin hood of great renown in nottinghamshire is an 1883 novel by. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy the adventures of robin hood by williams, marcia, williams, marcia isbn. The adventures of robin hood illustrated classics d. Domenick dandrea has illustrated covers for many history and adventure books. The adventures of robin hood, the great outlaw, and the sheriff of nottingham who hunts him. The champion of the destitute and downtrodden rides again. The brave and bold outlaw, robin hood, and his merry band of followers roam through sherwood forest robbing the rich and aiding the poor. He wrote an original work, otto of the silver hand, in 1888. Clad in lincoln green, they elude and evade the sheriff of nottingham who is determined to catch them. The merry adventures of robin hood by howard pyle free ebook. The merry adventures of robin hood remains in print to this day, and his other books, frequently with medieval european settings, include a fourvolume set on king arthur that cemented his reputation. Robin hood and his merry men fight prince john and the sheriff of nottingham while awaiting the return of good king richard.
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Very few of the movies even mention the early death of our hooded hero. Join robin hood and his merry men in two daring escapades. Pyle was a quaker and attended the friends school in wilmington. Find unlimited quantities of all great illustrated classics. Based largely on howard pyles merry adventures of robin hood. This lavishly illustrated picture book makes a wonderful gift title to complement arthur of albion and the arabian nights, and features nine tales including. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In this adaptation, based on howard pyles the merry adventures of robin hood, ms. Pyle had been submitting illustrated poems and fairy tales to new york publications since 1876, and had met with success. This is a wonderful book of one of the most popular figures of all time. The latest entry in chronicles classic illustrated edition series, this lavishly illustrated book features over 100 of the best for generations, readers of all ages have delighted in the adventures of robin hood. Internally a little toned but clean, showcasing pyles many illustrations.
Share robin hoods epic story of justice and generosity with this masterfully crafted. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Illustrated robin hood in usborne quicklinks usborne books. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Ingle gives marian the same spirit as the marian she played at being so many years ago. When much middletons father is arrested by the evil sheriff of nottingham, much seeks the help of the mysterious outlaw, robin hood. Consisting of a series of episodes in the story of the english outlaw robin hood and his band of merry men, the novel compiles traditional material into a coherent narrative in a colorful, invented old english idiom that preserves some flavor of the. A long time ago, in england, the legend of robin hood was born. Vg bright color pictorial cover edge wear, inner hinges weak. Robin hood is a classic tale of an english outlaw who st. Robin turns butcher and sells his meat in hottingham in the merry adventures of robin hood howard pyle the father of american illustration american illustrator, writer and teacher 18531911 pyles retelling of the robin hood stories set precedent for the robin hood tales we hear today. Please enter your name, your email and your question regarding the product in the fields below, and well answer you in the next 2448 hours. The merry adventures of robin hood by howard pyle the lady kaylah. Stories of robin hood in a lively retelling that chronicles the events of the time in which robin hood lived.
Merry adventures of robin hood great illustrated classics kindle edition by pyle, howard. Recounts the legend of robin hood, who plundered the kings purse and poached his deer and whose generosity endeared him to the poor. This is the first robin hood book i have read outside of the classic comic and im determined to read some of the other books, of which. Howard pyle was born march 5, 1853 in wilmington, delaware. Pyles book continued the 19thcentury trend of portraying robin hood as a heroic outlaw who robs. Robin hood a collection of all the ancient poems, songs, and ballads, now extant. Relive the treasured stories of robin hood in this captivating storybook. It was the first time the ballads of robin hood had been collected and woven into a single narrative, but pyle was happy to alter the original stories.
This is a wonderful book of one of the most popular figures of all time robin hood. Robin hood was reprinted another two times in 1946, once in 1955, nine times in 1964, and once in 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1969. The merry adventures of robin hood was written and illustrated by howard pyle and published in 1883. A storybook that contains two titles from the young reading series. The modern conception of robin hood began with this book by american writer and. Welcome to the book robin hoods, where authors connect with readers with the goal to promote books. He also illustrated historical and adventure stories for periodicals such as harper. Illustrated with full page, full color plates by n. Take a virtual tour of places where robin hood may have lived, with panoramic views and video clips.
The fact that much the miller was a character i had never heard of before in any of the robin hood books or movies ive seen to date. George and the dragon, robin hood, richard and blondel, and other legends by agnes grozier herbertson 1908 bold robin hood and his outlaw band by louis rhead, illustrated by louis rhead. No need to steal this treasured tale from the rich, but it makes a great gift all the same. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The story of robin hood and adventures of robin hood.
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