
by Howard Pyle
PREFACE - FROM THE AUTHOR TO THE READER
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
Little John and the Tanner of Blyth
In the bustling realm of medieval England, a forest of myths swells with color and song. Among the towering oaks of Sherwood roams a bold young archer whose arrows fly true, and he is never far from a band of raucous companions who share his love of laughter, feasting, and daring sport. Though they live beyond the law’s reach, the locals adore them, for the outlaws’ generosity leaves no empty-handed traveler.
When the ruthless sheriff announces a grand shooting match, promising a hearty barrel of ale for the best shot, the young ranger sees both a chance for adventure and a token for his beloved. He straps his trusty yew bow and sets out through the fragrant greenway, his thoughts drifting to the girl who holds his heart. That simple contest sparks a chain of events that will cast him from noble youth to legendary outlaw, drawing him into a world of daring raids, clever tricks, and the ever‑present clash with the sheriff’s forces.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (586K characters)
Release date
2006-02-05
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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