Books with author Henry. Gilbert

This work was published as a children's book, but would really be considered young adult and above. A lot of "thees" and "thous" in the writing and some violent scenes described. This is one of the truest works of the Robin Hood legend: (NOT a happily ever after story). This is what the later cartoon versions (animated or otherwise) left out. The Illustrations by Frank Godwin are spectacular in their execution. Some of the nicest illustration work from the turn of the century that I've seen so far.PREFACEI HOW ROBIN BECAME AN OUTLAWII HOW LITTLE JOHN STOLE THE FORESTER'S DINNER, AND OF HIS MEETING WITH ROBIN HOODIII HOW ROBIN FOUGHT THE BEGGAR-SPY AND CAPTURED THE SHERIFFIV HOW ROBIN HOOD MET FATHER TUCKV HOW BY THE HELP OF ROBIN HOOD AND JACK, SON OF WILKIN, ALAN-A-DALE WAS WED TO THE LADY ALICEVI HOW ROBIN GAVE AID TO SIR HERBRANDVII HOW ROBIN HOOD RESCUED WILL STUTELEY AND DID JUSTICE ON RICHARD ILLBEAST, THE BEGGAR-SPYVIII HOW ROBIN HOOD SLEW THE SHERIFFIX KING RICHARD MEETS ROBINX THE BURNING OF EVIL HOLDXI OF THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD

When a bow-and-arrow wielding crack-shot witnesses how cruelly the peasants are being treated by the lords of the land, he decides to become a righteous outlaw and fight against their tyranny, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. This is the exciting adventure story of the legendary Robin Hood, the best-known and best-loved outlaw of all time!

In this book, besides reading of wonderful adventures and brave fighting, you will learn just what sort of man a perfect knight was required to be in the chivalrous times when men wore armour and rode on errantry. The duties of a 'good and faithful knight' were quite simple, but they were often very hard to perform. They were—to protect the distressed, to speak the truth, to keep his word to all, to be courteous and gentle to women, to defend right against might, and to do or say nothing that should sully the fair name of Christian knighthood...

Follow the thrilling adventures of Robin Hood and his gang of Merry Men in Henry Gilbert's famous retelling of this much-loved legend. When Robin witnesses how cruelly the peasants are being treated by the lords of the land, he decides to become and outlaw and fight against their tyranny. Featuring a cast of unforgettable characters, such as Friar Tuck, Maid Marian, and the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham, this heroic story is guaranteed to delight young readers aged 8 and up. This edition also features illustrations by the renowned artist, Walter Crane.

Enter the thrilling world of the Knights of the Round Table with these exciting retellings of the Arthurian legends. Henry Gilbert's classic collection includes the adventures of Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Merlin, Gwenevere, and many other famous characters. Filled with daring quests and chivalrous deeds, these stories will enchant readers of all ages. This edition features illustrations by the renowned artist, Walter Crane.

Robin Hood: A household name, that robber of the rich and protector of the poor in old England. But no common man was he, and those told and re-told tales of his life are shown as uncommon triumphs of justice and right in this rich telling by Henry Gilbert. The familiar episodes and characters are all here: Little John and the duel on the narrow bridge; the Sheriff of Nottingham and and the contest for the Golden Arrow; Maid Marian and her love for the outlaw Robin Hood. But this account of Robin Hood brings Robin and his band of Merry Men to life as never before, with their courage and strength in battle matched only by their generous loyalty and love for friend, king, and God. Meet Robin Hood in the midst of all the beauty and tragedy of twelfth-century England, where faith grapples with greed and justice wars against oppression. Gilbert’s masterful telling of one man’s fight for justice shows why the legend of Robin Hood lives on and is worth hearing again and again—because Robin Hood’s love for justice and right is one worth making our own.