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Robin Hood
He robbed from the rich to give to the poor, or so the legend goes. But who was the outlaw known as Robin Hood? How did his legend develop, and how has it changed over the passing centuries? This new title in the Osprey Myths and Legends series takes a detailed look at the famous outlaw, beginning with a retelling of the early ballads that established his stories. From there, the book explores how the legend grew and how famous names such as Little John, Friar Tuck, Maid Marian, and Alan-a-Dale became associated with Robin Hood. It also enters the perilous world of Robin Hood scholarship with a critical analysis of the case for a 'historical' Robin Hood and a review of the mostly likely candidates. A perfect primer for young and old alike, this book covers both the fact and the fiction of Britain's most famous outlaw.
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First published January 1, 2014
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July 18, 2021
A good starting place for an introductory investigation into the myths and legends around Robin Hood. As a resource for the general study of myths and legends, and of movies, this offers excellent support.
It looks at the various stories and personalities and how they’ve been articulated over time, the historical aspects.
As Smith says, it also looks at “other modern renditions of the Robin Hood story.”
I would have loved to see an inclusion of the rise of the female Robin Hood that has been given voice in so much of today’s YA literature.
An Osprey ARC via NetGalley
Please note: Quotes taken from an advanced reading copy maybe subject to change
It looks at the various stories and personalities and how they’ve been articulated over time, the historical aspects.
As Smith says, it also looks at “other modern renditions of the Robin Hood story.”
I would have loved to see an inclusion of the rise of the female Robin Hood that has been given voice in so much of today’s YA literature.
An Osprey ARC via NetGalley
Please note: Quotes taken from an advanced reading copy maybe subject to change
December 4, 2013
Disclaimer: ARC read via Netgalley in exchange for a fair review. Illustrations were not included in the ARC, so I am not commenting on them.
Crossposted on Booklikes
Your child has just watched the Disney cartoon of Robin Hood and wants to know more? What do you do? You get this book.
Osprey’s Robin Hood book contains a breakdown of the legend drawing not just on the famous book by Pyle but also on the ballads. The stories follow the well known tracts of Robin Hood. However, like the Troy book in the series, this book is rather deeper than first appears. First, most of the major characters in addition to Robin Hood get a close look. For instance, there is a look at the change in Much the Miller’s Son as well as Little John and Marian. There is also a look at who the Sheriff might have actually been as well as contenders for the Robin Hood figure. The Robin Hood section is most interesting because each contender is dealt with in terms of strengths and weaknesses.
The story is not sugar coated so not only is Robin as Puck here, but Robin as outlaw. It is this outlaw aspect that makes the book the most interesting for there is a look at the changing nature of the story. The section about Hollywood versions of the tale illustrates this quite well and covers up to the BBC recent series as well as the Crowe movie. The variations in the film versions are woven into an analysis of the tale, showcasing the everyman aspect that is a thesis of the critical aspect of this work.
Despite the scholarly side, the book is designed for pre-teen and teens. The writing is not condescending and is engaging. Included is a bibliography for further reading. While the book does not have anything new for the long time student of the tale, it serves as a good jumping off point.
Crossposted on Booklikes
Your child has just watched the Disney cartoon of Robin Hood and wants to know more? What do you do? You get this book.
Osprey’s Robin Hood book contains a breakdown of the legend drawing not just on the famous book by Pyle but also on the ballads. The stories follow the well known tracts of Robin Hood. However, like the Troy book in the series, this book is rather deeper than first appears. First, most of the major characters in addition to Robin Hood get a close look. For instance, there is a look at the change in Much the Miller’s Son as well as Little John and Marian. There is also a look at who the Sheriff might have actually been as well as contenders for the Robin Hood figure. The Robin Hood section is most interesting because each contender is dealt with in terms of strengths and weaknesses.
The story is not sugar coated so not only is Robin as Puck here, but Robin as outlaw. It is this outlaw aspect that makes the book the most interesting for there is a look at the changing nature of the story. The section about Hollywood versions of the tale illustrates this quite well and covers up to the BBC recent series as well as the Crowe movie. The variations in the film versions are woven into an analysis of the tale, showcasing the everyman aspect that is a thesis of the critical aspect of this work.
Despite the scholarly side, the book is designed for pre-teen and teens. The writing is not condescending and is engaging. Included is a bibliography for further reading. While the book does not have anything new for the long time student of the tale, it serves as a good jumping off point.
September 15, 2017
The illustrations are gorgeous, rich and detailed. The book does a good enough job of describing the various aspects of the Robin Hood legend, and it discusses why and how this particular myth continues to endure and take on new colours with time.
February 1, 2014
First off, I will discuss the illustrations. Nottinghamshire-based artist Peter Dennis contributes several original illustrations to the publication and they are memorable. They are full of colour and period details, vibrant and exciting and exactly the sort of pictures you would expect to find showcased in an Osprey book. These alone are worth the price of the book... IF you love quality book illustration. In addition, many other photographs and artworks are presented ranging from book illustrations to movie stills and posters. Most of these will be familiar to regular readers of Robin Hood literature, but there were several I had never seen before, reproduced in colour and good quality. For illustrations, I would grade this book top-notch.
Now then, there is the text. This book is part of Osprey's series new series on Myths & Legends, a departure from their more traditional military specialties. Most of the book, almost three-quarters of the text, is a summary of Robin's ballad adventures. This is acceptable for a series which aims itself to prime readers on a subject with which they are expected to have no familiarity. However, the focus on the traditional stories, summarized from the ballads, leaves little room for analysis of the historical origins and development of the legend. The analysis of the legend is very shallow and overlooks a great deal. I also found a number of small errors in the text regarding the history and the film and television versions. These are not errors that would drastically alter one's perceptions of the legend and overall the book does much more good than harm, but there is little in the text to recommend it over other such "introductions" to Robin Hood and his legends.
In short, if you buy this book it should be because you savour great illustration--and Peter Dennis has proven to me that he is a very fine illustrator with this and some of his other Osprey work--and not for the text which is elementary at best and not up to the usual high standard of Osprey's work.
Now then, there is the text. This book is part of Osprey's series new series on Myths & Legends, a departure from their more traditional military specialties. Most of the book, almost three-quarters of the text, is a summary of Robin's ballad adventures. This is acceptable for a series which aims itself to prime readers on a subject with which they are expected to have no familiarity. However, the focus on the traditional stories, summarized from the ballads, leaves little room for analysis of the historical origins and development of the legend. The analysis of the legend is very shallow and overlooks a great deal. I also found a number of small errors in the text regarding the history and the film and television versions. These are not errors that would drastically alter one's perceptions of the legend and overall the book does much more good than harm, but there is little in the text to recommend it over other such "introductions" to Robin Hood and his legends.
In short, if you buy this book it should be because you savour great illustration--and Peter Dennis has proven to me that he is a very fine illustrator with this and some of his other Osprey work--and not for the text which is elementary at best and not up to the usual high standard of Osprey's work.
December 11, 2017
One of my favourite books of the series yet: a grounded hero and crew, dealing with real problems that affected real people across the society of the time.
January 1, 2018
I enjoy this series as it really is good about examining the legends and possible sources of the legends. Very well done.
January 21, 2014
Myths & Legends: Robin Hood by Neil Smith, Illustrated by Peter Dennis
Pros: summarizes several stories, mentions scholarship about historical possibilities for Robin Hood’s identity
Cons: repetitious, Maid Marion’s origin story left out
This is another volume from Osprey’s Myths & Legends series. Like the others, it summarizes the stories involved as well as gives historical information on where the legends came from.
This book is separated into the Legend of Robin Hood (the earliest stories, mostly from A Gest of Robyn Hode), the Myth of Robin Hood (the populist stories added from the 15th C, influenced by the May Games) and Robin Hood’s World (historical information).
Peter Dennis’s artwork is great, though there are a lot of historical artwork reproduced as well. I did find it strange that the explanation boxes for his illustrations gave short summaries of the stories they illustrate. Since they appear after the longer story summaries, it’s unnecessary repetition. The exception to this being the one on Robin and Friar Tuck, where he mentions a lot of background information about the story and the location it takes place in. Rather than the summary I’d have appreciated more information on his artistic choices, which only gets minor treatment.
Given the book’s size and the amount of material to cover, there’s a lot left out. The most glaring omission to the book is the story of how Maid Marion joins the Merry Men. While it’s mentioned that she was a later inclusion to the mythos and how her story morphed over time, I was disappointed that one or two of her stories weren’t included to show how she evolved as a character. It’s bizarre considering her importance to Robin Hood’s modern tales and the fact that the author summarized Friar Tuck’s story, which dates from the same period as Maid Marion’s.
Ultimately, this is a great starting point for those interested in learning more about Robin Hood.
Pros: summarizes several stories, mentions scholarship about historical possibilities for Robin Hood’s identity
Cons: repetitious, Maid Marion’s origin story left out
This is another volume from Osprey’s Myths & Legends series. Like the others, it summarizes the stories involved as well as gives historical information on where the legends came from.
This book is separated into the Legend of Robin Hood (the earliest stories, mostly from A Gest of Robyn Hode), the Myth of Robin Hood (the populist stories added from the 15th C, influenced by the May Games) and Robin Hood’s World (historical information).
Peter Dennis’s artwork is great, though there are a lot of historical artwork reproduced as well. I did find it strange that the explanation boxes for his illustrations gave short summaries of the stories they illustrate. Since they appear after the longer story summaries, it’s unnecessary repetition. The exception to this being the one on Robin and Friar Tuck, where he mentions a lot of background information about the story and the location it takes place in. Rather than the summary I’d have appreciated more information on his artistic choices, which only gets minor treatment.
Given the book’s size and the amount of material to cover, there’s a lot left out. The most glaring omission to the book is the story of how Maid Marion joins the Merry Men. While it’s mentioned that she was a later inclusion to the mythos and how her story morphed over time, I was disappointed that one or two of her stories weren’t included to show how she evolved as a character. It’s bizarre considering her importance to Robin Hood’s modern tales and the fact that the author summarized Friar Tuck’s story, which dates from the same period as Maid Marion’s.
Ultimately, this is a great starting point for those interested in learning more about Robin Hood.
September 13, 2014
Disclaimer: Received from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.
Robin Hood is a telling of the myth, legend, and modern adaptations of the information historians have on Robin Hood. The text is well balanced with lovely pictures that fit what Neil Smith is writing about.
While not a heavy read on information about Robin Hood it is a good start for someone who has no solid background information on the possibilities of who Robin Hood could really be. The information was presented in an easy to follow manner with the Old English translated into modern English that would reduce confusion especially for the target audience, which I took to be middle school age children.
The writing flowed well in most parts. A couple times I had to re-read sentences to get the point but that was rare. I liked the way the author introduced both historical and modern images of Robin Hood and his men. The images were lovely and a wide variety of them were presented along with a clear description of what the image was. For the target audience I can see it helping them understand the ideals behind Robin Hood more.
The structure of Robin Hood was nice, it started out with the earlier work and made it's way forward throughout the legends. Where it moves on to newer adaptations to the legend such as new characters being added to the tales. Finally Robin Hood briefly mentions how hard it is for historians to say with certainty who Robin Hood really was and several men are listed as possibilities for being Robin Hood. Even then historians cannot agree on anything since the colorful variety of characters in the myths do not overlap nicely.Finally Robin Hood finishes with a bibliography that lists some good sources readers could look into for more information on the legendary figure.
All in all I enjoyed Robin Hood and had fun reading it.
Robin Hood is a telling of the myth, legend, and modern adaptations of the information historians have on Robin Hood. The text is well balanced with lovely pictures that fit what Neil Smith is writing about.
While not a heavy read on information about Robin Hood it is a good start for someone who has no solid background information on the possibilities of who Robin Hood could really be. The information was presented in an easy to follow manner with the Old English translated into modern English that would reduce confusion especially for the target audience, which I took to be middle school age children.
The writing flowed well in most parts. A couple times I had to re-read sentences to get the point but that was rare. I liked the way the author introduced both historical and modern images of Robin Hood and his men. The images were lovely and a wide variety of them were presented along with a clear description of what the image was. For the target audience I can see it helping them understand the ideals behind Robin Hood more.
The structure of Robin Hood was nice, it started out with the earlier work and made it's way forward throughout the legends. Where it moves on to newer adaptations to the legend such as new characters being added to the tales. Finally Robin Hood briefly mentions how hard it is for historians to say with certainty who Robin Hood really was and several men are listed as possibilities for being Robin Hood. Even then historians cannot agree on anything since the colorful variety of characters in the myths do not overlap nicely.Finally Robin Hood finishes with a bibliography that lists some good sources readers could look into for more information on the legendary figure.
All in all I enjoyed Robin Hood and had fun reading it.
April 5, 2014
Robin Hood by Neil Smith is another great Osprey Publishing short intro title. This time around the origins of the Robin Hood stories are discussed. From the early ballads to the introduction of characters in the Romantic era that weren't part of the original ballads, like Friar Tuck and Maid Marian.
These books pack a lot into a short 80 pages (that also include illustrations!). The first chapter goes through all the original ballads and tells their origin. The second section tells more about Robin Hood's world. The addition of characters like the Bishop, Little John, Allan-a-Dale, Maid Marian, etc. The death of Robin Hood is discussed. The final section talks about who Robin Hood might have been and where he might have actually been. Although Sherwood Forest is where we think, there are other locations in the stories. It finishes with how the modern era has further shaped the story.
The illustrations by Peter Dennis are really great. My review copy only had black and white illustrations, but I'll be heading out to a bookstore to see what the full color ones look like. Neil Smith has definitely done his research. There is a short bibliography in the back. I've been a huge fan of the Robin Hood mythos since I was young and this would be a great addition to my Robin Hood book collection.
I was given a review copy of this ebook by Osprey Publishing and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
These books pack a lot into a short 80 pages (that also include illustrations!). The first chapter goes through all the original ballads and tells their origin. The second section tells more about Robin Hood's world. The addition of characters like the Bishop, Little John, Allan-a-Dale, Maid Marian, etc. The death of Robin Hood is discussed. The final section talks about who Robin Hood might have been and where he might have actually been. Although Sherwood Forest is where we think, there are other locations in the stories. It finishes with how the modern era has further shaped the story.
The illustrations by Peter Dennis are really great. My review copy only had black and white illustrations, but I'll be heading out to a bookstore to see what the full color ones look like. Neil Smith has definitely done his research. There is a short bibliography in the back. I've been a huge fan of the Robin Hood mythos since I was young and this would be a great addition to my Robin Hood book collection.
I was given a review copy of this ebook by Osprey Publishing and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
February 4, 2014
Title: Robin Hood
Author: Neil Smith
Publisher: Ofsprey Publishing , Liited
Published: 1-21-2014
ISBN-13: 9781472801272
E-Book ASIN:
Pages: 80
Genre: Fictiction
Tags: Myths and Legends
Overall Rating:
Most have heard the story of Robin Hood, but have you heard the real story behind the legend. The legend that was made into books and movies was based on the life of a real man. Not of the peerage, but rather a yeoman. Odes, ballads and folk lore abound to tell the tales of Robin Hood and Neil Smith has compiled the facts and myths to tell the true story of the man who stole from rich to give to the poor, his life and death. Mr. Smith goes on to tell the who was real and who was not among his merry men and their exploits.
I found Neil Smith's account of Robin Hood both informative and fascinating. I was surprised at how much I learned about not only the times of Robin Hood, but also the man himself. Mr. Smith makes this history lesson a joy to read. It is a perfect way for young readers to enjoy a great book while learning. If we continue to have books like Robin Hood, Myths and Legends we will continue to encourage young readers to keep their love of reading for a lifetime. Something I have tried to do with all of my family members.
Author: Neil Smith
Publisher: Ofsprey Publishing , Liited
Published: 1-21-2014
ISBN-13: 9781472801272
E-Book ASIN:
Pages: 80
Genre: Fictiction
Tags: Myths and Legends
Overall Rating:
Most have heard the story of Robin Hood, but have you heard the real story behind the legend. The legend that was made into books and movies was based on the life of a real man. Not of the peerage, but rather a yeoman. Odes, ballads and folk lore abound to tell the tales of Robin Hood and Neil Smith has compiled the facts and myths to tell the true story of the man who stole from rich to give to the poor, his life and death. Mr. Smith goes on to tell the who was real and who was not among his merry men and their exploits.
I found Neil Smith's account of Robin Hood both informative and fascinating. I was surprised at how much I learned about not only the times of Robin Hood, but also the man himself. Mr. Smith makes this history lesson a joy to read. It is a perfect way for young readers to enjoy a great book while learning. If we continue to have books like Robin Hood, Myths and Legends we will continue to encourage young readers to keep their love of reading for a lifetime. Something I have tried to do with all of my family members.
July 22, 2016
When I saw the title and the characteristic Osprey-style illustration for this book, I immediately went on to read it. Like many people, I am a big fan of the illustrations in Osprey books, so Robin Hood by Neil Smith was irresistible.
Robin Hood is not your typical fictionalised account of the world's favourite outlaw, nor is it a history textbook. This book is a bit a mixture of the two, and great for kids who want to learn about Robin and his exploits without resorting to thick (and boring) textbooks.
After reading about all of Robin's adventures, you're given the chance to link all these stories to real history. You don't get that in your average novel, do you? Here you get a lot of different characters and how they may be linked to Robin's story. I was particularly shocked to see the link with Hereward, because I have seen that character pop up in recent historical novels.
The book ends with a take on how the story of Robin Hood has evolved with modern media. You'll learn how the story was reinterpreted in the different Hollywood movies. It’s probably the most interesting section of the book, especially because the legend has changed a lot in film.
Read this review at Jetpack Dragons: http://www.jetpackdragons.com/2014/02...
Robin Hood is not your typical fictionalised account of the world's favourite outlaw, nor is it a history textbook. This book is a bit a mixture of the two, and great for kids who want to learn about Robin and his exploits without resorting to thick (and boring) textbooks.
After reading about all of Robin's adventures, you're given the chance to link all these stories to real history. You don't get that in your average novel, do you? Here you get a lot of different characters and how they may be linked to Robin's story. I was particularly shocked to see the link with Hereward, because I have seen that character pop up in recent historical novels.
The book ends with a take on how the story of Robin Hood has evolved with modern media. You'll learn how the story was reinterpreted in the different Hollywood movies. It’s probably the most interesting section of the book, especially because the legend has changed a lot in film.
Read this review at Jetpack Dragons: http://www.jetpackdragons.com/2014/02...
April 11, 2014
Disclaimer: Received from Netgalley in exchange for a fair review.
This is a heavily illustrated overview of the Legend of Robin Hood. That is both the plus and the negative of this book.
The text is clear and informative but also simplified. A bit of research on my part did uncover the fact that this book is part of a series marketed for teens and young adults. However, the text seems to be geared more toward upper elementary and middle school readers introducing them to a variety of myths and legends. For that age group, the middle school readers, this is the perfect overview of the Legend of Robin Hood.
The book covers both the legends of Robin Hood as a Puck figure as well as outlaw. It covers the vast majority of the traditional stories before moving on toward the history of the legend. It then wraps things up with an overview of the modern version of the myth. Finally, there is a decent bibliography which will give interested readers places to go to learn more about the stories covered in this text.
It's not a bad book, but not as detailed as I would have liked; however, as an introduction for older children who may have only seen the cartoon renditions of the Robin Hood myth, it is a very good introduction to the true story.
This is a heavily illustrated overview of the Legend of Robin Hood. That is both the plus and the negative of this book.
The text is clear and informative but also simplified. A bit of research on my part did uncover the fact that this book is part of a series marketed for teens and young adults. However, the text seems to be geared more toward upper elementary and middle school readers introducing them to a variety of myths and legends. For that age group, the middle school readers, this is the perfect overview of the Legend of Robin Hood.
The book covers both the legends of Robin Hood as a Puck figure as well as outlaw. It covers the vast majority of the traditional stories before moving on toward the history of the legend. It then wraps things up with an overview of the modern version of the myth. Finally, there is a decent bibliography which will give interested readers places to go to learn more about the stories covered in this text.
It's not a bad book, but not as detailed as I would have liked; however, as an introduction for older children who may have only seen the cartoon renditions of the Robin Hood myth, it is a very good introduction to the true story.
October 16, 2014
What I didn't like: the included tales of Robin Hood were short, watered-down, and too simplistic. There are much better adaptations of the stories out there! Also, sometimes the illustrations didn't match up with the current story (for example, there was a picture of Robin fighting Friar Tuck that came many pages after that story took place! However, I did read an advanced copy through NetGalley, so perhaps some of the pictures got moved appropriately before publication).
What I did like: The illustrations were wonderful - a sample of paintings, drawings, wood carvings, etc. that have depicted Robin and his Merry Men throughout history. I also liked the historical commentary sprinkled throughout the stories that explained different aspects of life in the middle ages, as well as the descriptions that accompanied some of the illustrations explaining clothing choices, etc. The end section which detailed whether Robin could have been real or not, how different characters entered the legends at different times, and how the tales have been depicted in recent films and TV shows was quite interesting.
What I did like: The illustrations were wonderful - a sample of paintings, drawings, wood carvings, etc. that have depicted Robin and his Merry Men throughout history. I also liked the historical commentary sprinkled throughout the stories that explained different aspects of life in the middle ages, as well as the descriptions that accompanied some of the illustrations explaining clothing choices, etc. The end section which detailed whether Robin could have been real or not, how different characters entered the legends at different times, and how the tales have been depicted in recent films and TV shows was quite interesting.
August 9, 2016
Robin Hood is one of the generally excellent series of MYTHS AND LEGENDS by Osprey Publishing, this one written by Neil Smith. It follows the same general format as the others, with a brief intro, retellings of the stories, examination of historical background to the stories and the setting, a brief look at the legend in modern multi-media retellings, all while interspersing throughout some sidebars to fill in some non-essential but often quite helpful and interesting information. Finally, the series almost always has some wonderful artwork associated with each book. Unfortunately, as I had an early e-book copy, I can’t say for sure how the art is in Robin Hood, but going simply based on prior works, I would imagine it is top notch (there are some very good line drawings in my copy, and references to some of the included artist... Read More: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/revi...
August 14, 2016
Robin Hood is one of the generally excellent series of MYTHS AND LEGENDS by Osprey Publishing, this one written by Neil Smith. It follows the same general format as the others, with a brief intro, retellings of the stories, examination of historical background to the stories and the setting, a brief look at the legend in modern multi-media retellings, all while interspersing throughout some sidebars to fill in some non-essential but often quite helpful and interesting information. Finally, the series almost always has some wonderful artwork associated with each book. Unfortunately, as I had an early e-book copy, I can’t say for sure how the art is in Robin Hood, but going simply based on prior works, I would imagine it is top notch (there are some very good line drawings in my copy, and references to some of the included artist... Read More: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/revi...
July 20, 2016
Robin Hood is one of the generally excellent series of MYTHS AND LEGENDS by Osprey Publishing, this one written by Neil Smith. It follows the same general format as the others, with a brief intro, retellings of the stories, examination of historical background to the stories and the setting, a brief look at the legend in modern multi-media retellings, all while interspersing throughout some sidebars to fill in some non-essential but often quite helpful and interesting information. Finally, the series almost always has some wonderful artwork associated with each book. Unfortunately, as I had an early e-book copy, I can’t say for sure how the art is in Robin Hood, but going simply based on prior works, I would imagine it is top notch (there are some very good line drawings in my copy, and references to some of the included artist... Read More: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/revi...
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August 23, 2016Robin Hood has fascinated readers and audiences for years, many many years. Which brings the question who was Robin Hood? Where did the story come from? Why are there so many different versions? Neil Smith has done a great job of presenting the myth and legend. Smith's adapatations and retellings of the different adventures are very readable and filled with information about when and where different stories and characters appeared. 4/5 stars
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October 13, 2014***This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review***
This book looks so interesting, but the copy I downloaded is so poorly edited I am unable to read it. The pages are in the wrong order, whole sentences are missing, and then sometimes show up ten pages later in the middle of a different sentence. It's not worth the trouble of trying to decipher it.
This book looks so interesting, but the copy I downloaded is so poorly edited I am unable to read it. The pages are in the wrong order, whole sentences are missing, and then sometimes show up ten pages later in the middle of a different sentence. It's not worth the trouble of trying to decipher it.
January 9, 2014
Barely ok-ish retelling of Robin Hood with some background information. It's solid, but the style in which the actual storytelling happens is not very evocative and borders on boring (which is a almost a crime, considering that the legends of Robin Hood and his Merry Men have kept people entertained for centuries). Epub formatting is dreadful.
January 24, 2015
Robin hood
by Neil smith
A research ideal of the the legend and the story of Robin hood, looking at the number of inspired interpretation. From the story line of the legend, from its first writing, and those theorized that they were Robin hood. Looking at the Movies, and modern legends. But also each of the people involved with the story. Great pictures and details.
by Neil smith
A research ideal of the the legend and the story of Robin hood, looking at the number of inspired interpretation. From the story line of the legend, from its first writing, and those theorized that they were Robin hood. Looking at the Movies, and modern legends. But also each of the people involved with the story. Great pictures and details.
November 25, 2016
Set in the same manner as the Essential Histories this book explores the myth and legend of Robin Hood.
Looking at each of the stories normally featuring Robin Hood and looking at his Merry Men, Maid Marian and the introduction of a Saracen by the BBC, this has a lot of organised information about Hood.
Looking at each of the stories normally featuring Robin Hood and looking at his Merry Men, Maid Marian and the introduction of a Saracen by the BBC, this has a lot of organised information about Hood.
January 25, 2014
A YA introduction to Robin Hood. Most of the book attempts to separate fact from legend. It includes some nice illustrations as well. This work is a good starting point for young adults.
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July 6, 2019
Part of the Osprey Myths & Legends series.
Takes a look at the stories behind Robin Hood, explores who he may have been, and looks at the different film and TV versions that have appeared.
Well illustrated by Peter Dennis.
Takes a look at the stories behind Robin Hood, explores who he may have been, and looks at the different film and TV versions that have appeared.
Well illustrated by Peter Dennis.
December 19, 2014
A must-have for every Robin Hood fan. A good and quick overview on the legend and everything to it.
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