Other editions of book The Merry Adventures Of Robinhood: By Howard Pyle - Illustrated

Here are the beloved adventures of the mischievous hero Robin Hood and his brave and merry band of outlaws, who forged a chivalrous code to protect the oppressed and despoil the oppressors. Follow along as Robin makes his breathtaking escapes from his archenemy, the Sheriff of Nottingham, while classic characters like Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, and Little John create one hilarious escapade after another. Pageantry, knights, and beautiful maidens of old abound in the episodes comprising this favorite story.

In Merry England, in the time of old when good King Henry the Second ruled the land, there lived within the green glades of Sherwood Forest near Nottingham Town a famous outlaw whose name was Robin Hood. No archer ever lived that could speed a gray goose shaft with such skill and cunning as his, nor were there ever such yeomen as the sevenscore merry men that roamed with him through the greenwood shades. He stole from the rich and gave to the poor, and in so doing became an undying symbol of virtue. But most important, Robin Hood and his band of merry men offer young audiences more than enough adventure and thrills to keep them listening intently. Filled with action, villains, and surprises, who could resist the arrows flying, danger lurking, and medieval intrigue?

This book contains the legends of Robin Hood and his Merry Men. One of the first tales tell of Robin Hood’s initial encounter with Little John. As we read on his merry band grows with the addition of Will Scarlet, Midge the miller’s son and Friar Tuck. The Sheriff of Nottingham (Robin’s arch enemy) is often outsmarted by Robin and his men, and is none too happy when the King decides he wishes to meet the infamous rogue. In Sherwood forest the men have a safe place to go to when their high-jinks land them in hot water