Robin Hood
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Few legends of the English-speaking world burn as brightly as that of Robin Hood — the outlaw of Sherwood Forest who stole from the rich to give to the poor — and E. Charles Vivian's retelling captures that flame with vivid, sweeping prose. Set against the oppressive backdrop of medieval England, the narrative chronicles the adventures of Robin and his Merry Men as they wage a daring campaign of justice against the tyrannical Sheriff of Nottingham, bringing the greenwood to life with rich period detail and rousing action. Illustrated throughout with 16 stunning colour plates and 8 sepia illustrations by Harry G. Theaker, this edition transforms the timeless tale into a visual feast as compelling as the story itself. Vivian's retelling stands as a landmark in the tradition of popular adventure literature, presenting the Robin Hood myth with both accessibility and genuine narrative flair, making it equally rewarding for younger readers and adults alike. The story argues, at its heart, that courage and compassion are the truest forms of nobility — a theme that has secured Robin Hood's place in the cultural imagination for centuries. This beautifully produced Ward, Lock & Co. edition remains a prized collector's piece, a testament to an era when books were crafted as objects of art — leaving one to wonder what other treasures the forest of English legend has yet to yield.
Author: E. Charles Vivian
Format: Hardback
Published: 1111, Ward, Lock & Co., Limited
Genre: Adventure fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Few legends of the English-speaking world burn as brightly as that of Robin Hood — the outlaw of Sherwood Forest who stole from the rich to give to the poor — and E. Charles Vivian's retelling captures that flame with vivid, sweeping prose. Set against the oppressive backdrop of medieval England, the narrative chronicles the adventures of Robin and his Merry Men as they wage a daring campaign of justice against the tyrannical Sheriff of Nottingham, bringing the greenwood to life with rich period detail and rousing action. Illustrated throughout with 16 stunning colour plates and 8 sepia illustrations by Harry G. Theaker, this edition transforms the timeless tale into a visual feast as compelling as the story itself. Vivian's retelling stands as a landmark in the tradition of popular adventure literature, presenting the Robin Hood myth with both accessibility and genuine narrative flair, making it equally rewarding for younger readers and adults alike. The story argues, at its heart, that courage and compassion are the truest forms of nobility — a theme that has secured Robin Hood's place in the cultural imagination for centuries. This beautifully produced Ward, Lock & Co. edition remains a prized collector's piece, a testament to an era when books were crafted as objects of art — leaving one to wonder what other treasures the forest of English legend has yet to yield.