
THE MERRY ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD - by Howard Pyle
PREFACE
PROLOGUE
How Robin Hood Came to Be an Outlaw
Robin Hood and the Tinker
The Shooting Match at Nottingham Town
Will Stutely Rescued by His Companions
Robin Hood Turns Butcher
Little John Goes to Nottingham Fair
How Little John Lived at the Sheriff's
In the rolling countryside of medieval England, a legendary archer roams the green shadows of Sherwood, living by his wits and his bow. Robin Hood, quick‑tempered yet generous, gathers a band of merry men who share his love of song, sport, and a simple life beneath the trees. Their camaraderie turns the forest into a lively refuge where archery contests, feasts, and laughter echo through the woods.
When the ruthless Sheriff of Nottingham announces a shooting competition with a prized barrel of ale, Robin sees both a challenge and a chance to win the admiration of his beloved. He sets out from his home in Locksley, heart pounding with the thrill of the contest and the hope of a brighter future for the common folk. Along the way, the tale weaves together daring feats, colorful characters, and the timeless spirit of rebellion that has made Robin’s legend endure.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (585K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger, Ted Garvin and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Release date
2003-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1853–1911
Best known for vivid tales of Robin Hood, King Arthur, and pirates, this American writer-illustrator helped shape how generations of readers imagined adventure. He was also a gifted teacher whose students carried his dramatic visual style into the golden age of American illustration.
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