Robin Hood (Dover Children's Evergreen Classics) - Softcover

McSpadden, J. Walker

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486410218 ISBN 13: 9780486410210

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2000

Synopsis

Escape to the idyllic charms of Sherwood Forest and join in the jolly fellowship of the greenwood with these rollicking tales featuring one of the world's best-known and most beloved outlaws. Meet Robin Hood and his loyal circle of merry men, a lovely crowd of fun-loving freebooters, whose dashing exploits and daring maneuvers have been celebrated in story and song for over 800 years.
The legend begins with the transformation of young Robert Fitzooth, rightful heir to the earldom of Huntington, into Robin Hood — peerless archer, gentleman robber, and friend to the unfortunate. A spirited series of vignettes recounts the entry of each of the famous merry men into the brotherhood of the forest. Thrilling episodes include a vigorous exchange with Little John upon the right-of-way to a footbridge, the bold rescue of Allan-a-Dale's bride, and a forceful midstream encounter with Friar Tuck. The colorful cast features such celebrated characters as the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham, faithful Maid Marian, and noble King Richard the Lionhearted.
Redolent with adventure and romance, the immortal adventures of Robin Hood will delight readers of every age and fancy.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Escape to the idyllic charms of Sherwood Forest and join in the fellowship of the greenwood with these rollicking tales featuring one of the world's most beloved outlaws. Meet Robin Hood and his loyal circle of merry men, whose daring exploits have been celebrated in story and song for over 800 years.
The legend begins with the transformation of young Robert Fitzooth into Robin Hood—peerless archer, gentleman robber, and friend to the unfortunate. A series of vignettes recounts the entry of each of the merry men into the brotherhood of the forest. Thrilling episodes include a vigorous exchange with Little John upon the right-of-way to a footbridge, the bold rescue of Allan-a-Dale's bride, and a forceful midstream encounter with Friar Tuck. The colorful cast also features such celebrated characters as the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham, faithful Maid Marian, and noble King Richard the Lionhearted.

About the Author:

J. Walker McSpadden authored one of the early book son Robin Hood, which was first published in 1891.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0486410218
• ISBN 13: 9780486410210
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208