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Treasure Island The Jungle Book Gulliver's Travels White Fang The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood takes us to Sherwood Forest, where the brigand and his band of «merry men» rob from the rich to give to the poor—to the consternation of the Sheriff of Nottingham.
The Jungle Book transports readers into a wondrous world where danger lurks behind every drooping vine and the law of the jungle is the key to survival.
Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island follows young Jim Hawkins as he learns the ways of the buccaneer from a group of seafaring miscreants, including the nefarious peg leg, Long John Silver.
White Fang by Jack London recreates the forbidding world of the Yukon Gold Rush, where a wild dog must endure violence, hardship, and bitter cold on his journey from savagery to civilization.

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Contents :
Treasure Island The Jungle Book Gulliver's Travels White Fang The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood takes us to Sherwood Forest, where the brigand and his band of «merry men» rob from the rich to give to the poor—to the consternation of the Sheriff of Nottingham.
The Jungle Book transports readers into a wondrous world where danger lurks behind every drooping vine and the law of the jungle is the key to survival.
Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island follows young Jim Hawkins as he learns the ways of the buccaneer from a group of seafaring miscreants, including the nefarious peg leg, Long John Silver.
White Fang by Jack London recreates the forbidding world of the Yukon Gold Rush, where a wild dog must endure violence, hardship, and bitter cold on his journey from savagery to civilization.

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Howard Pyle (1853-1911) was a popular writer and illustrator, know for creating a very distinct style that lead to an entire movement in illustration. Most noted for his fairy tales, Pyle predominately wrote and illustrated children's literature, though has always had a devoted following from adults alike. In «The Wonder Clock» Pyle gives us twenty-four stories for twenty-four hours in a day. The range of tales here is vast as we meet a colorful cast of characters—princes, ogres, ravens, and witches all make up this delightful collection of tales from one of the greatest fairy tale authors.

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Written in the style of traditional Arthurian legends, «Otto of the Silver Hand» is a scathing tale of the realities behind the chivalric ideal. During the course of his studies of medieval society, in preparation to write a magnificent series on King Arthur's Court, Howard Pyle shockingly discovered a mentality of cruelty and vengefulness among the legendary knights, which he brings to light in this work. However, these criticisms cannot overshadow the high sense of adventure in the story and illustrations of Otto, the gentle-natured son of a German warlord who, reclaimed from a monastery at age 12, suffers under the hands of a vengeful family rival, Baron Henry. While being held prisoner he falls in love with Baron Henry's daughter, Pauline, until he's rescued by his father and escapes his captor's grasp. The chase ensues in this epic tale of a young man overcoming hatred and strife with goodness and love.

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Written in the style of traditional Arthurian legends, “Otto of the Silver Hand” is a scathing tale of the realities behind the chivalric ideal. During the course of his studies of medieval society, in preparation to write a magnificent series on King Arthur’s Court, Howard Pyle shockingly discovered a mentality of cruelty and vengefulness among the legendary knights, which he brings to light in this work. However, these criticisms cannot overshadow the high sense of adventure in the story and illustrations of Otto, the gentle-natured son of a German warlord who, reclaimed from a monastery at age 12, suffers under the hands of a vengeful family rival, Baron Henry. While being held prisoner he falls in love with Baron Henry’s daughter, Pauline, until he’s rescued by his father and escapes his captor’s grasp. The chase ensues in this epic tale of a young man overcoming hatred and strife with goodness and love. This edition includes a biographical afterword.

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First published in 1903, “The Story of King Arthur and His Knights” is Howard Pyle’s brilliantly illustrated book which chronicles some of the major episodes of the legend of King Arthur. The tales of England’s mythological first king are told over a series of two books in this volume. In the first book, “The Book of King Arthur”, Pyle relates how a young King Arthur wins the throne by pulling the sword from the stone, wins the magical sword Excalibur by following the instructions of the Lady of the Lake, and wins the heart of Lady Guinevere. In the second book, “The Book of Three Worthies”, the stories of Merlin, Sir Pellias, and Sir Gawaine are told. Widely regarded as one of the greatest illustrators of the 20th century, Howard Pyle’s beautiful artwork is on full display in this classic retelling of Arthurian Legend. This edition includes all of the illustrations included in the original edition and a biographical afterword.

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Matters Arthurian have been a theme in literature since the Middle Ages. King Arthur, Excalibur, the Knights of the Round Table, and the Quest for the Holy Grail are now part of popular culture. Here are 19 works that employ the Arthurian legends, ranging from early epic poems to 19th and 20th century novels and stories, showing how these myths and legends continue to enjoy new life:<P> LE MORTE D’ARTHUR, by Sir Thomas Malory<BR> IDYLLS OF THE KING, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson<BR> THE PLEASAUNCE OF MAID MARIAN, by Oscar Fay Adams<BR> MERLIN’S YOUTH, by George Parker Bidder<BR> MERLIN AND KENTIGERN: A LEGEND OF TWEEDDALE, by J. S. Blackie<BR> PARZIVAL, by Wolfram von Eschenback<BR> MERLIN, by Mortimer Collins<BR> SIR LANCELOT DU LAKE, by Thomas Deloney<BR> THE RETURN FROM THE QUEST, by Oscar Fay Adams<BR> THE FORTUNATE ISLAND, by Max Adeler<BR> AT THE PALACE OF KING LOT, by Oscar Fay Adams<BR> THE LEGENDS OF KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS, by James Knowles<BR> THE STORY OF THE CHAMPIONS OF THE ROUND TABLE, by Howard Pyle<BR> KING ARTHUR AND THE KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND, edited by Rupert S. Holland<BR> SIR GAWAIN AND THE LADY OF LYS, by Anonymous<BR> KING ARTHUR’S KNIGHTS, by Henry Gilbert<BR> A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR’S COURT, by Mark Twain<BR> THE SWORD, THE KING, AND NAOMI WASHINGTON, by John Gregory Betancourt<BR> ARTHUR’S GRAVE: THE EPITAPH, by Ernest Rhys<BR> Wildside Press’s MEGAPACK® Ebook Series<P> If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see more of the 300+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction – and much, much more!

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Generations of children have thrilled to Howard Pyle's skillful retelling of the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This book is one of the best of the series &#8212; a rich chronicle that includes the stirring adventures of Sir Galahad and the pursuit of the Holy Grail as well as the last chapter in the life of King Arthur.The book begins with the exciting story of Sir Geraint &#8212; how he fought with the knights of the Sparrow-Hawk, how he set right the wrongs of the earldom, how he destroyed three giants of the highway and more. The narrative then takes up the thrilling exploits of Sir Galahad («the most perfect knight who ever lived»): his initiation into knighthood, how he came to the court of King Arthur and his quest for the Holy Grail. Finally, there are the last chapters in the life of King Arthur &#8212; his attack on Sir Lancelot, his fatal battle with Sir Mordred and Arthur's final journey to Avalon.Recounted in language appropriately medieval in flavor and enhanced with 39 of Howard Pyle's richly atmospheric illustrations, these tales promise a splendid reading experience &#8212; a magical journey to a far-off time and a bygone world of knightly valor and chivalric romance.

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In this enchanting version of the story of King Arthur, the renowned American illustrator and storyteller Howard Pyle displays his unique talent for capturing and stimulating the imaginations of the young. Inventively retold and vividly illustrated, these stories describe the perilous and thrilling adventures of King Arthur and his knights in that glorious age of chivalry and honor. <BR>After showing how Arthur established his right to the throne by drawing the sword from the anvil, the author then relates the story of Arthur's battle with the Sable Knight and his securing the sword Excalibur &#8213; «the most beautiful and the most famous sword in all the world.» He tells of Arthur's confrontations with the Duke of North Umber and Sir Pellias, describes King Arthur's wooing and wedding the Lady Guinevere, and tells of the establishment of the Round Table. Tales are told, too, of Arthur's knights, including Merlin the Wise, Sir Pellias (or the Gentle Knight) and of course, Sir Gawaine. One of the key points in the book is Arthur's search for the answer to the riddle «What is it that a woman most desires?» with his life at stake. <BR>This is the definitive children's version of the Arthurian legend, for generations a special&nbsp;favorite with youngsters of all ages. Its reputation, richly&nbsp;deserved, rests as much upon the illustrations as on the delightful tales themselves. And no wonder, for as an illustrator of children's books, Pyle had no peer. Bold and unforgettable as only Pyle's skilled hand could make them, these drawings convey at a glance the whole aura of that splendid age and&nbsp;help to make this a book that boys and girls will cherish for years to come. <BR>These stories have inspired numerous film adaptations, including the 2017 release <I>King Arthur: Legend of the Sword</I>, directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Eric Bana, Djimon Hounsou, and Annabelle Wallis.

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A lot of people wonder what's on the other side of the moon. Young David &#8212; a dreamy young boy &#8212; actually finds out. To get there, he has to walk on a shimmering moon-beam &#8212; a rather daunting experience at first, but made easier with the help of the Moon-Angel. Once there, he meets the Man-in-the-Moon, discovers a magical garden, battles a terrible giant, and brings lost treasures back to Earth.Well known for his stories of King Arthur and Robin Hood, Howard Pyle transports young readers to a different time and place in this beautifully told tale. It's an unforgettable faraway world &#8212; where children play and no one ever cries. The book, says author Elizabeth Nesbitt, «makes Pyle a peer of the classic writers in the field of fantasy.»

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