Robin Hood And Little John: Or The Merry Men Of Sherwood Forest (1850)

By Pierce Egan the Younger and Pierce Egan

Book Overview

Robin Hood and Little John: Or The Merry Men of Sherwood Forest is a novel written by Pierce Egan and first published in 1850. The book tells the story of the legendary outlaw Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men, who live in Sherwood Forest and steal from the rich to give to the poor. The novel is divided into several chapters, each of which tells a different story about Robin Hood and his adventures. The book begins with the introduction of Robin Hood, who is depicted as a skilled archer and a master of disguise. He is joined by his loyal companion Little John, who is also a skilled fighter. Together, they lead a group of outlaws who live in the forest and are constantly pursued by the Sheriff of Nottingham and his men. Throughout the novel, Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men engage in various adventures, including rescuing Maid Marian from the clutches of the Sheriff, foiling the plans of the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne, and participating in archery contests. The novel also includes scenes of romance, as Robin Hood falls in love with Maid Marian and Little John finds a love interest of his own. Overall, Robin Hood and Little John: Or The Merry Men of Sherwood Forest is a classic adventure novel that has been beloved by readers for generations. It is a timeless tale of heroism, loyalty, and justice, and remains a popular choice for readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164904795
• ISBN13: 9781164904793
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"