The Little Lame Prince

I ordered this copy specifically for my daughter because it had a princess on it and looked more "girly". What I got didn't look like this though. The book was in good condition though. Just not the right cover.

I went looking for this book because I read it as a child and fell in love with it. I decided one day to just try to find the book again. It arrived in good condition, not excellent, but acceptable. As acceptable as a very old book can be.

This is an interesting collection of stories, that includes how Robin Hood became an outlaw, how he met several of his merry men, and several other adventures. It keeps old-world charm with accessible language.

I purchased this novel to add to my grandsons collection of classics. Only printings as written by the original author will do. The book was exactly as the store advertised. I couldn't be more pleased. The pages, print, and binding are first rate. Hand drawn pictures throughout will add to the readers enjoyment. I recommend this book to anyone not wanting a rewritten or shortened version of the original.

I wasn't looking for The Odyssey and The Ecstasy. This was a simple little read, a collection of short stories of princes that found happiness with a little magical intervention. The implication exists that they might have found happiness without the magic. That makes them glow a little more. There is always a villain and right always wins and true love conquers all... Sometimes when your own life gets complicated it's nice to pick up a little read like this! Keep your expectations low. It's not a classic. I picked it up because it's the only book my father's father ever read to him, in the years after his mother died when he was only a little boy. That made it very endearing to me.

I loved this book! After seeing the last Robin Hood movie with Russell Crowe I wanted to read the book. I thought Crowe's movie was great but this book is even better. Along with the Robin Hood I really liked the character of Little John. The language in this book is old and hard to follow but the kindle's dictionary helps a lot...it makes it a slow read, though. Read this book and you won't be disappointed!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this account of Robin Hood even though it is written in old English.It is the first Ebook I have read and I have it on my phone. Great to read in waiting rooms. It has some tales I never heard before and I like the way it is broken up into a number of small tales. As a free book and an introduction to Ereading I think it is great.

Told with charm and gusto, here are the "true" merry tales of Robin Hood. No goofy guys in tights here, but loyal fellows proudly donning hunter green to join the band of outdoors men, out of work and outlawed by an unjust government that confiscates unfair taxes from the unfortunate.

Either I didn't read this when I was a kid, or else I had forgotten most of it. Many of the words are no longer used, so it was good that I had it in the Kindle which has a built in dictionary.
Very entertaining.
Special thanks to the folks who converted it to digital and to the folks at the store for letting us download it for free.

This is a book I remember as a child, and was pleased to re-read after so many years. The vintage illustrations add a nice touch. Some aspects of the story seem reminiscent of the Narnia books, and I would not be surprised if "The Little Lame Prince" was among the books on the shelves of a young C.S. Lewis. The vocabulary and style may, however, be difficult for younger readers, perhaps more suited for middle-school students.

This is one of the classic versions of the Robin Hood tales. You do miss Pyle's illustrations in the electronic version, which is too bad as he was one of the great illustrators of his era. Still well written and enjoyable!

Product is very poor quality. It looks as if someone just printed out a copy from the internet and took a cover image from google. The cover image is extremely pixel ate too. Didn't even bother to read the book. I read it as a child for school and loved it, even became obsessed with Robin Hood as a result. So I wanted to relive that experience. One look at this product though and I've changed my mind. The actually stories a fun and lighthearted to read but not in this conditioning. Thanks to the store, I got a refund and was told I don't have to return it either. 1 star for terrible quality of the product but giving a bonus star for the store's response.

Take note that this is "Some" Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, not "The" Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. It's obviously condensed, and the final chapter, regarding Robin's death, is missing. That's probably a good thing, since the rest of the stories are all pretty merry.

Obviously a great read, I would be willing to pay more for a top-quality volume, something collector quality, preferably leather-clad, a permanent book. As it's considered a child's book, what you're going to find is CHEAP, a more or less disposable book. Too bad!

This version abridges the original language far too much and replaces Pyle's original illustrations with some that are not up to par with his original work. Not worth your time. I started as a child with the classic Pyle version, and I had no trouble with it.

the story is familiar, it was downloaded as an experiment..Errol Flynn or was it Kevin Costner? ( way back it was Richard Greene)
who fought the evil Prince John , saved Maid Marion, and fought to save the working class until Richard The LionHeart returned
from the crusades....come to think of it ...it may have been Sean Connery

Every adult ought to read this because it's part of our culture. However, I don't care how often Howard Pyle uses the word merry (ad nauseum), Robin Hood and his men were a gang, out for kicks. I cannot call it children's literature, what with intended hangings, and but once did anyone drink water. Just to also say that I find the best adult literature was written for children by a less gentle generation.

This is a pretty good book, but not as good as I remember it from my childhood. Pyle was a great illustrator, and nothing can take away from his wonderful pictures. But the writing doesn't feel authentic. Descriptions of the countryside around Lincoln are too pretty, not particular and believable. Conversations take place in a kind of ersatz 13th century English, with many unnecessary "marrys," "prithees," and the like. (In today's historical fiction, people speak modern English--the idea being that, to them, they WERE speaking modern English.)
Against a background of brutal hangings, beheadings, etc., the unfailing merriment of Robin and his band seems jarring and unbelievable. These are men who had lost all their property to the king and his representative, the sheriff. If some of them went openly to Lincoln, they could be summarily hanged. (I had bought this book to read to my 6-year-old grandson, and I had to tell him what hanging a person means.) Living in the forest all year round, with or without a roof, is cold and wet. Yet no one is ill, dying, starving, bitter about his loss, or plotting to kill the king or the sheriff. This book can't quite be the carefree fantasy of Disney's Robin Hood, and doesn't succeed at being more serious.

My teacher made us read a classic book for class. I thought this would be some lame old book, well , I was freaking wrong! I loved it, absolutely loved it. Best book ever! Although I was pretty sad when he dies in the end, and I think the yeomen agree. R.I.P. Robin Hood-A woodsman for ever.

I bought the Hardcover book here on the store of The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood (Sterling Unabridged Classics) by Howard Pyle (Author), and was HOPING to receive the illustrations done by Howard Pyle, but no, there are none. There are NO COLOR illustrations in this book, only very tiny black and white drawings by Scott McKowen (Illustrator). Terrible. Also on the page this is sold on, if you click on the book cover to look inside the book, what they show is NOT THE VERSION you will get; plus, the review provided is about an AUDIO BOOK instead of the hardcover book. I can not recommend this book at all since the the store listing is a muddle of inaccurate information

This book of fairy tales, all involving princes, really shows its age in the writing style. The narrative style is intrusive, and the magical and fantasy elements in some of the stories are unbelievable even for the genre. While it's a good thing this Victorian-era book of stories is still available, this is not essential reading for anyone interested in children's stories or fairy tales, and would probably bore many modern young readers. The stories are not compelling enough in their own right for contemporary children to overlook the writing.

I liked the... What the heck. I'm terrible at doing reviews. Read the dang book. It's good for your brain?. It is among the best books I've read.?. It's the best version of the Robin Hood stories by far. It's worth the ????????. So???????☺️????????????????☄???❗️?⚜☑️. (I love emojis.)

I thought I was buying The Little Prince (the classic). I was disappointed. I should have returned it. Wish I did, instead I am writing this disappointing review. Do not confuse this book for the classic.

I received a copy of this book one Christmas when I was about ten years old from my great-aunt (who always gave me a book for Christmas). I still have the book and cherish it so very much. I loved the story and read it many times. The little prince was dropped by a careless nurse maid and crippled. His parents died and he was under the control of an evil uncle. He was held captive in a tower for quite a long time. When he received his magical carpet things begin to change for him. The book did have a happy ending which pleased me at the time. It is a book that might seem outdated or old fashioned but I do not think so. I read it to my children and grandchildren and plan on reading it to my great-grandchildren at the appropriate age. It is an enchanting memorable story and I would hope that many children could have the opportunity to experience this story. I so greatly appreciate receiving books as gift and being taught early the love of reading. Thank you to my great-aunt.

Hello, sweet chuck! (Chuck is a term of endearment in Olde English, sounding like the soft cluck of a chicken.)
I had never read Robin Hood before and didn't know what I was missing. It is written in Thirteenth Century English, so reading is a bit of a challenge. Good thing for my Kindle Dictionary and my talent for languages! As the story pulled me in, I was sad at the ending. But don't let me spoil it for you! Read Robin Hood yourself. And have fun.

I'm a longtime Robin Hood fan, and my obsession is largely due to this book. I first read it with fairly little background in the legend, (save the cartoon disney version) and Howard Pyle's sensitive, rollicking version of the character completely enthralled me. although there's a lot of disdain now for takes on the legend in which Robin isn't portrayed as a remorseless bloodthirsty killer, I found there to be more depth and heart when the murder and mayhem is cut out-however unhistorical of me that may be.
although this book goes from Robin's outlawry to his death, it is almost entirely focused on his exploits as an outlaw-foiling the sheriff's plans, robbing dishonest travelers, and keeping his men from the gallows. and after laughing my way through the beginning and the middle, the ending caught me completely unawares. I haven't cried that hard over a book since-well, never. I loved every minute of it, have re-read it many times and will re-read it many more.
p.s. this particular edition doesn't have the original illustrations.

In 1883 Howard Pyle (1853-1911) published and illustrated The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. Pyle based his book on the legendary English hero who is mentioned time and again in old English ballads. If Robin Hood did exist, he would have lived in the 1100s and 1200s. In 1968 Classic Press published a complete and unabridged version of the story as part of the Educator Classic Library. This version features maps, historical background, and definitions of key words on the margins of the pages. Thus, as the reader enjoys the adventures of jolly Robin and his merry men (Little John, Allan a Dale, Will Scarlet, and others) he or she is guided through the story with annotations that enhance the reading experience. The many mirthful conversations among Robin's loyal band and the numerous good-natured adventure stories from Sherwood Forest make it difficult for the reader to be in a sour mood as he or she reads this delightful book. The only time the story takes a somber tone is during the last chapter when we learn about the death of Robin Hood. I highly recommend The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, especially the version described in this review.

Santa Claus left the Educator Classic Library version of Howard Pyle's classic under the Christmas tree when I was all of eight years old. That beloved volume has been around the world with me, and I still pull it off the shelf and read it at least once a year -- which makes at least 28 readings to date -- and it never grows stale. Pyle's use of archaic language somehow makes the tone more intimate, as if you are really there with him, wryly observing the comings and goings of a strangely innocent if somewhat brawl-happy breed of men. Tom Sawyer would have thrived in Pyle's Sherwood. Charming, lilting, engaging, he makes his characters come alive, and creates a tale adults and children will cherish together -- my young children and my agemate friends laugh aloud with me at yet another retelling of Little John's adventures as a barefoot friar. I drew tears from a college oral interpretation class with Robin's death scene. I fell in love with Robin and his men as a child, and was drawn from that to study history and linguistics. Find an annotated version, tuck up your skirts, and trudge along.

Being a fan of adventure fiction, I could not ignore this truly vintage tale. This is the story of many of the adventures of Robin Hood and his merry men. I must say, as usual, the movies can't hold a candle to the book. Hollywood has also chosen to ignore Robin Hood's attitude toward the church and clergy, which were important issues in his day. Written in the 18th century, it takes a little getting used to the language, but it quickly becomes part of the ambience as Robin Hood, Little John, Friar Tuck, and the scores of merry men began to charm me.

Like all good storytellers, Pyle pulls us in with glamour first, making us fall for Robin Hood and his good, stout yeomen for their light spirits and good deeds, before showing us their darker side, taking us along while they rob the rich, after first seducing us with the laughter and free-flowing ale after the fact. The story reads like a fairy tale, with Robin Hood and the merry men doing a lot of lying around in the grass waxing merry when they aren't feasting and sucking down mass quantities of ale and good, stout March beer. Of course, given the times, everyone drank beer, ale, or wine nearly all the time. Why not? They walked everywhere.

Naturally, Hollywood has also played up the romance angle between Robin Hood and Maid Marian, but in this book, Robin's lady love gets barely a mention. Females aren't totally left out, Queen Eleanor being an especially engaging character, but mostly these are stories of battles and games of skill played out by men, done with good humor that even had me laughing out loud.

This book has stood the test of time and deserves respect for that, but it is also engaging even today. It was easy to transport myself to the English woods of the thirteenth century when life was simple and one could avoid the law simply by changing his clothes and adopting an alias. With some enigmatic actors and a script that stayed true to the book, this would make a wonderful movie to outshine all those other namby-pamby Robin Hoods. It would be fun to see these stories on the big screen with some quality talent. I guess, though, I will have to be content, as others have for centuries, with my imagination to see the vivid characters in this wonderful book in action.

Who hasn't heard of Robin Hood and his merry band of outlaws in Sherwood Forest? In this book you meet them all - including the powerful Little John, courageous Will Scarlet, musical Allan a Dale, and sly Friar Tuck. Howard Pyle offers what is probably the most complete and best collection of Robin Hood tales. All the old favorites are included - Little John and his quarter-staff toppling Robin into the water, Robin winning the golden arrow at Nottingham's archery contest, and the Sheriff being outsmarted in numerous attempts to capture Robin. But these are just the tip of the iceberg - this book is chock-full of entertaining merry adventures.

The medieval setting is portrayed beautifully, including the vast gulf between the upper and lower classes of society, the corruption and greed of the nobility, and the hypocrisy of the medieval Roman Catholic church where religion has degenerated to mere outward rituals. Even the language is somewhat antiquated, which initially seems tedious, but persevere because you will soon find that this an enjoyable and essential addition that heightens the heroic atmosphere of the story. But the medieval setting is not presented without a social commentary - Pyle shows that the unbalanced social structure inevitably resulted in the oppression of the poor and weak. It is left to Robin Hood and his men to take justice into their own hands, and fight nobly for the cause of the downtrodden. Such justice is accomplished in a questionable manner, because the notion of robbing the rich to help the poor implicitly endorses civil disobedience. But the more important theme of seeking justice and maintaining truth and right is in itself a noble one. With Robin Hood, we find ourselves wanting justice, and being prepared to make unselfish sacrifices in order to achieve it. When justice is done, it is actually the greed and corruption of the nobility that has led to its own destruction and ruin.

But the real attraction of this gem are the enthralling exploits of Robin Hood and his band of merry men. Howard Pyle presents Sherwood Forest as a rather glamorous utopian world where feasting and song abound, where it is never winter, and where the ale rarely runs dry. Robin Hood clearly represents a form of hedonism, and in his company there is never a lack of action, adventure, or for that matter - ale. But it's not the beer that attracts us to Robin Hood, it's rather his bravado. There is no end to the accomplishments of muscles and mind, as he and his merry band outwit all comers by sheer physical skill in archery, wrestling, swordmanship, and quarter-staff combat, or by outsmarting them with deceit and disguise. To our delight, Robin's brawn and brains always come out on top at the end.

Howard Pyle's collection of Robin Hood's merry adventures is a classic that is constantly entertaining and exciting - one that you'll want to own and read over and over! - GODLY GADFLY

Acutally, this is a book review and no place to stir up controversy as to which ebook reader you should be currently using. I have been a "Kindler" since the good old days of the all plastic K1, and my K2 reader has seen so much use the plastic case is about to come apart from all the drops and dings. I love the store and all things Kindle. The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood is no exception.

I began reading this particular tale with the free the store download of The Adventures of Robin Hood (Note they took the Merry out) which I believe like all their free ebooks are simply ones made available thanks to project Gutenberg. While I was reading and getting my first impressions of the book, I wondered about other peoples impressions, and began to look at some reviews. I noticed one poor chap's complaint about how this book would never be the same as the original paper book since it lacked all those wonderful illustrations.

Not sure if I believed him, I picked up this copy, which includes the "Merry" and illustrations to boot.

And then I bought an iPad.

I really don't want to make this about the iPad, but I have to. I wanted to read this ebook on the iPad (at least some of it) because it was new, and so I did, using the Kindle app. The problem is that this book contains many many many archaic references which I feel most people don't understand, but just choose to skip over. I can't stand that. I need to know what all these weird words mean, and not just chock it up to obsolete colloquialisms. The problem is that the Kindle app has no dictionary yet, even though it has promised one "soon" since it has been available for the iPad. Even the latest version still has no dictionary, but it did improve it a lot.

So, that left me unsatisfied.

So, I tried iBooks, and I found something startling. On iBooks, they have all those free Gutenberg titles that the store has. Only they have chapter indexes, while pretty much all the the store titles don't, which is so frustrating. And, this version, the Merry Adventures of Robin Hood comes complete with illustrations. And it is free. It seems like even the formatting is almost perfect (not true for free Gutenberg Kindle books), like they took time and made all the free books really look like paid books. The iBooks dictionary is very complete concerning archaic terms, and is a million times easier to use when looking up a word due to the touchscreen.

Needless to say, I finished this book on iBooks, since I could find no reason to go back to Kindle or even the Kindle app until they improve it.

***Spoilers***

Well, until I read this book I never realized how totally fabricated the Robin Hood movies have been. Maid Marian plays such a minor role (I believe she was mentioned once) and Robin Hood doesn't split an arrow right down the middle, but a lot of the stories are familiar. Robin and his merry band in Lincoln green have a good time drinking beer and eating venison and squatting in the king's forest.

The basic MO was to find a guy who had too much money (an arbitrary case by case decision), and then bring them back to camp, offer them a feast (roasted vension and beer generally, maybe some Malmsey) and then have them pay for it, usually by dividing up all their wealth into three parts; one part for the owner, one part for Robin's band, and one part for some sort of charity. When the band comes across a newcomer with a problem, but not too much money, they usually offer their assistance and in return, the newcomer usually joins the band. Sometimes they go on random trips out of boredom just to see what they come across, and other times, Robin sends his men on missions. Most of their time, however, seems to be spent making merry, practicing archery, swordplay, and quarterstaff...oh, and don't forget feasting and drinking beer.

The Sherrif of Nottingham is charged by the king to arrest Robin, but his band of men, his warrior's prowess and his cleverness allow him to evade capture, although the Sherrif, being none to competant and his men being cowards certainly helped Robin's cause. Robin, basically having the most talented fighting force of his day is a law unto himself, and his law is to offer help to the helpless, and to procure funds from those overburdened with coin and redistribute the wealth.

The book concludes with Robin's service to king Richard, eventually granting him the title of Earl of Huntington, with his best men given special duties, and other granted the titles of the king's rangers. Eventually, under a new king, Robin finally gets to return to Sherwood forest, and feels so homesick he gives up his title and stays. His band is temporarily reunited with his band for a last stand in the forest which is won, but the loss of life causes Robin to fall ill. Robin runs to a nunnery to find healing, only to be betrayed by someone he helped in the past. Before he dies he summons Little John, whose great strength gets him to Robin's side before he dies, and Robin shoots an arrow into the forest and asks to be bured where it lands. A tearful ending.

In general, in this telling of the tale, the bad guys are generally high ranking memebers of the church, and this theme is continued by Robin being killed by a nun. This theme is an interesting one, as Robin and his band seem to promote ideas which would have seemd vulgar to the church at this time (but really not vulgar today).

I would detract one star for some of the language which slows down the reading, and also the general lack of any romantic interests for any of the main characters.

Recommended.

This is a fine retelling of the Robin Hood story, with all the familar characters (Robin, Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet and the rest, minus Maid Marion). Pyle has done a great job of bringing together the many legends and writing a coherent tale with language that speaks to the old period, but is easily understandable by modern readers. Kids, and adults letting themselves be kids for a while, will enjoy Robin's bold adventures and narrow escapes, the triumph of good over evil (most of the time), and the happy flouting of authority. Adults may want to read these stories with younger kids, explaining what conditions were in those days. Without this, young readers may be puzzled why Robin was constantly stealing from, and harassing, the priests and authorities of the day. Discussion will prevent young readers from taking away the wrong message. Pyle gives some discussion, but perhaps not enough, to justify Robin's behavior.

I read this book when I was in fifth grade and it was given to me as a homework assignment by my tutor. The assignment was 1 chapter for the week but I finished it over the weekend. The look on my tutor's face when I told him I finished it is something I'll always treasure.

Howard Pyle's book is the first book that I got lost in. The story sucked me in and Robin's adventures were my adventures. Oh and the language.... parent's don't worry about the old english - it's poetry and if your child has half a brain, they'll get used to it quick enough. The writing is pure magic and every child will wish he could feast in the woods of Sherwood with Robin and his merry men. I wanted friends like that...I wanted adventures like that... The last chapter moved me to tears and I distinctly remember closing the book with that last illustration burned into my heart..."Here lies..." I felt apart of something special and then went on to discover other great Robin Hood authors like Parke Godwin... which led me to the Arthurian legends... good times. This book is pure magic and I've reread it over the years saving it for my child. The bindings falling apart but I treat like a family heirloom. Nathan's only 6 but in a few more years, he'll be ready.

If you want your child to experience the power of story telling that will make his spirit soar...buy him this amazing book.

This book is not exactly one of my favorites. It is a good action book, (If you have the patience!). It is not a real story, but many stories put together. It begins telling how Robin Hood became an outlaw. He shot the king's royal deer and (accidentally) shot the sheriff's kin. He ran and never got caught but always got close. He soon met the famous Little John. Too bad Little John wanted to fight. It was a hard fight but soon Robin decided to ask him to join his merry men. Little John accepted, just like many others were soon to do. Including Robin's missing nephew, Will Scarlet. The big part is that he helped a sorrowed minstrel and knight at the same time. This part is big because it takes up 5 chapters! In the epilogue, the castle gets under attack and Robin saved the king by taking the arrow. Robin lived to see that the castle was safe and before he died, he shot his last arrow. Like I said, I didn't like this book. It was too long for the same things just to keep happening over and over again. In other words, I didn't like it because it is too long. (Plus they talk funny!) This is my review of The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood.

Robin Hood was walking in the woods when he came along some archers talking.He wanted to join their group but they thought he wasn't good enough.Robin had a contest with the leader and he wins.The lead archer shoots an arrow at Robin because he is mad.Robin ducks and shoots an arrow back at the archer and it kills him.Robin Hood is wanted by the King so he hids out in the woods.Robin makes his own group of merry men for when it comes time to battle. The King holds a shooting match hoping Robin will be there. Robin dresses as a begger so the King won't know it is him.Robin wins the match and the golden arrow. More and more men are joing his band of merry men. The evil King Harry became ill and died. The king's son took the job of King. His name was King Richerd and he was a good King.About two years later there is a war in Nottinghamshrie.Some people break into the castle and shoot an arrow at the King. Robin takes the arrow for the King and he dies.Robin was a great hero. I liked this book because it was a very adventurous.I would recommend it to anyone who likes adventure books.

This book was part of my childhood. It is about a little boy raised in a tower located in an isolated desert. He is a political prisoner--the true King whose kingdom has been stolen by his evil uncle. A fairy godmother gives him a special gift, a magic cloak that works like a magic carpet. The story deals with the prince accepting his physical limitations as a parapalegic.

This story was ahead of its time. It was written in the late Victorian Era when political correctness was unimagined, except perhaps when a good deed could be understood in Biblical terms. Yet even so, the story contains a black character who is NOT a villain and who shows compassion for the prince. The nurse, who takes care of the prince, is quite complex--sometimes showing faults and other times seeming to be nice.

Altogether, I heartily recommend The Little Lame Prince as one of your child's early stories.

I'm not sure if this is the same edition I have - as mine doesn't really have any illustrations, and the cover is different. Nevertheless, I just finished reading "The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood" and loved it.

At first it was challenging to read the Old English writing, especially the dialogue. But as my brain adjusted to it, I was drawn in to the story deeper than if it had been re-written to sound like modern-day language.

It was funny, exciting to read, and in general, a great before-bed read...one of those books you want to read to connect with your inner child and let go of the craziness of modern life!!

Picture this, a beautiful crisp green forest and Robin Hood and his band of merry men relaxing under a tall oak tree in Sherwood Forest. This is the image you will get in the book The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood.

The main character Robin Hood is an English outlaw that is wanted by the Sheriff of Nottingham. He steals from the good and gives to the needy. This book tells of the many action packed adventures and describes how he escapes the sheriff's clutches.

One of the many things that makes me keep turning the page is the amazing action. For example, on page 24 when Robin is locked in an epic battle with his future first hand man. Another example is when Robin sends one of his men to spy on the Sheriff but gets caught and Robin has to make a very daring rescue. Another reason I love this book, is the authors vivid description of how Robin cleverly tricks the tinker out of his warrant. The author also gives a step by step description of all the fights that occur in this book.

In addition, this book has extremely detailed illustrations. For instance, on page 24 you can tell that Robin and Little John are both tired and happy. Another example of these beautiful drawings is on page113. You can see that Little John is hurt and jealous.

In conclusion, to this book review I want you to know that this book is for people of all ages and any reader will enjoy it! This review by, Max Powers

Very merry story :)
From beginning to last chapter (epilogue excluded) you get a story of happy man who enjoy good food and company over money. Most of their problems get solved by some beating and a feast at the end.

All in all - very enjoyable read, only avoid reading the ending - it made me cry.

My personal favorite Robin Hood tale. Pyle uses the langauge of the times in a most beautiful and authentic way that sends a thrill through any book-lover and sets the scene for the thoroughly merry and enjoyable adventures of Robin Hood and his companions.
This is no sad or tragic tale (for the most part, the epilogue is enough to draw tears)this story tells of the more lightsome side of medieval life. Full of jesters, bakers, butchers and dishonest jewelers most of which will meet with Robin in some way, either to exchange clothes and be handsomely tipped or to be dealt some of Robin's ironic view of justice.
You won't be dissapointed.

I received this book in 1948, probably for my birthday, and along with George MacDonald's *At the Back of the North Wind,* it soon became a childhood favorite. I loved the flying theme -- it felt familiar because, like many children, I often flew in my dreams. I also loved his square glasses (as shown in the closeup I've provided for this the store page). When I learned a few years later that I would need glasses, remembering the Little Lame Prince with his square ones made the adjustment easier.

Robin Hood is an adventurous, quick-acting book which changes emotions really quickly. Robin Hood is an archer who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. The Sheriff of Nottingham, along with Prince John, is plotting to take Robin Hood to jail and steal all of his money. Then there's Robin Hood's girlfriend, Maid Maiden, who loves Robin Hood and wants to marry him.

I think it was a great book. The moral it shows you is never brag about yourself - there may be someone better than you. I recommend this book for the Knights of the Round Table and everybody who wants a quick-witted adventure.

By Connor

This is the best version of Robin Hood I have read. The dialogue is so authentic, and the stories may be read separately or simultaneously. Either way, the tales make one large story; the story of Robin Hood. The prologue doesn't ramble like some do, and it does well in explaining why Robin is outlawed. While the Sheriff is very serious and deadly, Robin tricks him so easily and merrily quick, but, like civil gentleman, makes sure not to over-annoy him.
The illustrations are very detailed and authentic as well.
From the back:

The beloved adventures of Robin Hood come vividly to life in this wonderful illustrated version by Howard Pyle. Deep in Sherwood Forest, the legendary Robin Hood-the brave, good-humored outlaw- proves himself the best in England with his bow. Here are all the exciting tales of how Little John, Will Scarlet, Alan a Dale, and Friar Tuck joined his merry band of men...Robin Hood's breathtaking escapes from his arch enemy, the Sheriff of Nottingham...and one hilarious escapade after another, filled with quick action, scheming villains, and great surprises. Days of old bursting with pageantry, knights, and beautiful maidens return in a superb classic story.

I also recommend the Story of King Arthur and his Knights by Howard Pyle. It's just as well written and illustrated.

I read the free kindle version of this book. I'm a retired adult and this is my first time reding this. It made me laugh. It was beautifully written and made me feel like I was with these merry fellows joining in their wonderful antics and adventures. I'm trying to read most of the classics but this one is surely my favorite.

This book is part of my earliest childhood memories. I remember it as dreamy and frankly kind of creepy. Lonely Prince Dolor cannot walk and flys over the kingdom on some kind of carpet or rug. As with many books from childhood, I remember mostly the mood or emotion. I've always thought of this story as sad, lonely and disturbing, but I can't tell you exactly what incidents in the book make me feel that way. It's just a very moody, peculiar book.

I agree fully with Robert Pearson's on-line review of this fine book. I first read Pyle's Robin Hood at a pretty early age - about ten. It was challenging but absolutely magnetic, the appeal much enhanced by Pyle's own beautiful illustrations. I later read the book aloud to my then sixth-and-seventh grade (respectively) sons, who cried shamelessly at the end.

Seldom does one come across such a fresh, delightful storyteller as is Pyle. His use of language archaic even in his day brings a sense that perhaps Will Scathlock himself, "as full of tales as an egg is of meat," sits at your shoulder reeling off his master's merry adventures. In these days of complicated plots and subplots, of heros beset as much by thier own angst as foes, this book shines as a gem of uncomplicated reading pleasure for all ages. Though some may feel the language too dense for younger readers, I would highly recommend Pyle to any parent. True, he/she may have to put up with a few "I wot's" and "Marry, methinks," but this seems to me harmless enough, and though there is violence, there is also consequence and remorse. Finally, unlike some books for young reader, this book will probably find itself in the parent's hands as well

Pyle's Robin Hood is a lovable soul, with a child's simplicity and a man's heart. The scenes are vivid, the characters lively, and the tales timeless. It's not Crime and Punishment, but it was never meant to be. Read Pyle's introductory warning, and decide for yourself if you will join him in his wandering through Sherwood Forest.

Pyle's Robin Hood is a lovable soul, with a child's simplicity and a man's heart. The scenes are vivid, the characters lively, and the tales timeless. It's not Crime and Punishment, but it was never meant to be. Read Pyle's introductory warning, and decide for yourself if you will join him in his wandering through Sherwood Forest.

Howard Pyle has put together a bunch of Robin Hood tales, legends and songs, and turned it into a book that is basically aimed at young readers. It is certainly enjoyable, and plenty of people should enjoy Robin Hood and his Merry Men running around in the forest causing trouble for those Sheriff types and others. Definitely fun.

The reader is excellent and my son and I have been really enjoying this audiobook. However, I have noticed that some parts have been left out. A paragraph here or there--nothing too terrible but it is not completely unabridged.

I picked this up in my local library and absolutely loved every page. I liked the story of Robin Hood to begin with thanks to a certain Errol Flynn and had always wanted to read it. This book is so much better than any movie. I was a little daunted at first by the old English, but after a few pages found myself thinking in the witty vernacular of a timeless classic. Buy it if you can find a copy, but at least check out your library and hopefully you can read it.

This version of Robin Hood is really good for the younger generation of readers. It is not as long as the original and it is well illustrated. I read this book myself before reading the original, I being a kid. It really matches up to the original. Very good book

This story took place during the sixteen hundreds. In England it is about Robin Hood and his gang of merry men. The were all born and and raised in England. Also all of there adventures took place in England

This book is mostly about Robin Hood finding new friends and adding them to his gang. Also how he found them and became great friends with them. Also how the sheriff tries to catch them, and fails in every attempt. It also includes his personal life in Sherwood forest.

My upon was that I really liked the story because it taught me to enjoy life life as it comes. On my opinion 1-5 stars I would have to give it a 5.

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Robin Hood
This book was about Robin Hood's Life. Robin Hood became an outlaw when he killed a Forester. Even though he didn't mean to kill the Forester. So he started a band of outlaws. The outlaws would steal from the rich and give to the poor. The sheriff had always said that he would kill Robin Hood. Robin Hood and his band would be in disguise and trick the sheriff.
Robin Hood is the main character he is very competitive. He is tall, blonde hair, and a blonde beard. He doesn't like to kill people, he is nice, friendly, and he can shoot an arrow really well.
The first conflict is that the sheriff won't stop trying to kill him. The second conflict is that he is an outlaw. The third conflict is that he can't go anywhere without somebody wanting to kill him.
The first conflict is solved because Robin Hood kills the sheriff. The second conflict is solved because he becomes a ranger. The third conflict is solved because he isn't an outlaw anymore.
I would recommend this book to people that like fighting books. I wouldn't recommend this book to people who do not like fighting books.

A right merry read of the lighthearted (sometimes serious) adventures of Robin Hood and his merry gang of Sherwood Forest. I had a good few laughs along with some food for thought as I journeyed with the Lincoln green clad yeomen.

It pains me to read the reviews here by people who bought this book looking for the Disney fox. This is a legend, folklore, not fairy tale. It's closer to Beowulf than Beauty and the Beast. The language is fantastic, poetry! I read it first when I was very young, fourth grade maybe, but I enjoyed it then as much as I enjoy it now. The language is an obstacle for the first two pages, maybe three, but, after you acclimatize yourself to it, it creates a unique mood and atmosphere. This book is one of my all time favorites. I laughed, I cried, I wrote a review.

An adventurous fantasy, I read this book when I was 12 and it impressed me even at that age and changed my outlook on life then. I would love to get this for my grandkids. It made me realize even at that age, that those less fortunate have a positive attitude and that we should walk in their shoes before complaining of our walk in life

My Mother read me this book about 47 years ago and I just loved it. I felt so bad for this poor little boy who was held captive. Then the world opened up for him as he rode on his magic carpet. His adventures were so realistic I felt like I was with him. I reread this book recently because I had always remembered liking it as a child.

I read this book when I was 12, and enjoyed as I have never enjoyed any other book. The descriptions are so rich, vivid and merry that I, as a reader, lived together with the Sherwood Forest's renegades the happy moments of their adventures. I have to confess that Robin's death made me cry.

The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle is about some of children's favorite character in green, Robin Hood himself! In the begining of the book Robin shoots the evil kings deer(but not on purpose), and he also kills the sheriff's son because the man shot at him first. Then, the book goes on and they all try to catch him and it goes on and on and on the at the end Robin dies so it is not very good. I don't reccomend this book to many people because it has a lot of hard words and they talk weird. That is my review of The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood.

Welp, My book kinda stunk i had to read it for a class project it wasnt really my choice but given the chance i think i may have read it at my own descretion. it was a good book for what it was, kinda boring but a classic. "Adventurous!"