The legend begins with the transformation of young Robert Fitzooth,rightful heir to the earldom of Huntington, into Robin Hood--peerless archer, gentleman robber, and friend to the unfortunate. A spirited series of vignettes recounts the entry of each of the famous merry men into the brotherhood of the forest. Thrilling episodes include a vigorous exchange with Little John upon the right-of-way to a foot-bridge, the bold rescue of Allan-a-Dale's bride, and a forceful midstream encounter with Friar Tuck. The colorful cast features such celebrated characters as the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham, faithful Maid Marian, and noble King Richard the Lionhearted.

Escape to the idyllic charms of Sherwood Forest and join in the jolly fellowship of the greenwood with these rollicking tales featuring one of the world"s best-known and most beloved outlaws. Meet Robin Hood and his loyal circle of merry men, a lively crowd of fun-loving freebooters, whose dashing exploits and daring maneuvers have been celebrated in story and song for over 800 years.

The legend begins with the transformation of young Robert Fitzooth,rightful heir to the earldom of Huntington, into Robin Hood--peerless archer, gentleman robber, and friend to the unfortunate. A spirited series of vignettes recounts the entry of each of the famous merry men into the brotherhood of the forest. Thrilling episodes include a vigorous exchange with Little John upon the right-of-way to a foot-bridge, the bold rescue of Allan-a-Dale"s bride, and a forceful midstream encounter with Friar Tuck. The colorful cast features such celebrated characters as the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham, faithful Maid Marian, and noble King Richard the Lionhearted.

Redolent with adventure and romance, the immortal adventures of Robin Hood will delight readers of every age and fancy.

How Robin Hood Became an Outlaw

How Robin Hood Met Little John

How Robin Hood Turned Butcher, and Entered the Sheriff"s Service

How Little John Entered the Sheriff"s Service        

How the Sheriff Lost Three Good Servants and Found Them Again

How Robin Hood Met Will Scarlet

How Robin Hood Met Friar Tuck

How Allan-a-Dale"s Wooing Was Prospered

How the Widow"s Three Sons Were Rescued

How a Beggar Filled the Public Eye

How Robin Hood Fought Guy of Gisborne

How Maid Marian Came Back to Sherwood Forest; also, How Robin Hood Came Before the Queen

How the Outlaws Shot in King Harry"s Tourney

How Robin Hood Was Sought of the Tinker

How Robin Hood Was Tanned of the Tanner

How Robin Hood Met Sir Richard of the Lea

How the Bishop Was Dined

How the Bishop Went Outlaw Hunting

How the Sheriff Held Another Shooting Match

How Will Stutely Was Rescued

How Sir Richard of the Lea Repaid His Debt

How King Richard Came to Sherwood Forest

How Robin Hood and Maid Marian Were Wed

How Robin Hood Met His Death