Robin hood, douglas fairbanks biggest though not necessarily best production of the silent era, represents the first time that many familiar of the elements of the robin hood legend were. Sterling, sara hawks illustrated by rowland wheelwright. Filled with action, disguises and humor, the book does not leave anybody indifferent and it is no surprise that it has remained a household favorite. Sterling has created several books of newspaper clippings, cemeteries, confederate soldiers, wwi draft card abstracts, and census information. The merry adventures of robin hood of great renown in nottinghamshire is an 1883 novel by the american illustrator and writer howard pyle. A nobleman becomes the vigilante robin hood who protects the oppressed english people from the tyrannical prince john. Sara hawks sterling author of the robin hood and his merry men. Vintage 1921 revised mcguffeys reader book series, price. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Retold by sara hawks sterling book at the best online prices at ebay. The first featurelength adaptation of the legend of sherwood forest is a delightful, energetic adventure film full of action and humor. Sara hawks sterling is the author of the robin hood and his merry men 3.
The facts and the fiction childrens books robin hood. Tales and plays of robin hood, contributor names skinner, eleanor l. With william russell, gerda holmes, harry benham, john webb dillion. Robin hood and his merry men by sara hawks sterling, 1921, g.
The book is undated so the publishing date is circa 1933. Although only a supporting character, this book had a major influence on the robin hood legend. Robin hood and his merry men by sara hawks sterling and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Robin hood and his merry men sterling 1921 grosset. Title robin hood and his merry men, contributor names sterling, sara hawks. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Sara hawks sterling was an american schoolteacher and novelist. The film actually begins as something of a prequel to the robin hood story, perhaps taking too long setting the stage before robin dons the sword and tights, but once he starts swashbuckling, the film is likable and invigorating. Robin hood was a rebel, and many of the most striking episodes in the tales about him show him and his companions robbing and killing representatives of authority and giving the gains to the poor. The merry adventures of robin hood by howard pyle, scott.
More information about this seller contact this seller 10. The robin hood tweetalong ill be hosting live twitter watch parties for the 1973 disney robin hood cartoon and 1938 adventures of robin hood with errol flynn. In 1895 a ladies pavilion so termed in the minute book 8ft by 8ft was provided. Robin hood and his merry men by sterling, sara hawks and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The first robin hood novel written, although not published, is robert. Being one of the first cohesive books about robin hood, the merry adventures of robin hood, is the most prominent version recognized by international audiences and a source for cinema adaptations. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1. The adventures of robin hood worksheets and literature unit. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. It was one of the most expensive films of the 1920s, with a budget estimated at approximately one.
Vintage 1921 robin hood and his merry men hardcover book sterling grosset. Following sterlings spectacularly successful launch of its childrens classic novels 240,000 books in print to date, comes a dazzling new series. He and his band called the merry men must fight to bring good to the old king and robins father king richard. You are bidding on a superb hardback book from the acclaimed author sara hawks sterling. The real story, brian benison claims robin hood is actually a nickname similar to billy the kid and that a fellow named roger godberd is the man behind the mystery. Robin hood and his merry men by sara hawks sterling illus. On 27 april 2018 i finished a systematic search for robin hoodrelated placenames on the thousands of 6 o.
Unless stated otherwise, these books will contain signs of wear and age which is normal within this category. Overall, robin hood remains an engaging and grand epic film and it is given a fine presentation in this dvd home video version, which has been replaced by the kino edition noted above. As postsleeping beauty disney animated features go, robin hood is a fine entry, better than the sword in the stone or the fox and the hound but not as good as the jungle book or the many adventures of winnie the pooh. The item comes in good condition from a non smoking household. The merry adventures of robin hood 6 of 493 when robin was a youth of eighteen, stout of sinew and bold of heart, the sheriff of nottingham proclaimed a shooting match and offered a prize of a butt of ale to whosoever should shoot the best shaft in nottinghamshire. Robin sterling has over 30 years experience researching the history of the north alabama area. Robin hood and his merry men by sara hawks sterling, 1921.
The movies full title, under which it was ed, is douglas fairbanks in robin hood. Its by far the best and most joyous robin hood movie ever. Quality of preservation is the key driver to realizing higher potential. The robin hood and his merry men by sara hawks sterling. The adventures of robin hood by pyle, howard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Recounts the legend of robin hood, who plundered the kings purse and poached his deer and whose generosity endeared him to the poor. More than 150 of the new placenames i have found have not yet been added to the site. Prince of thieves, 1991 people always bash kevin costners robin hood because of the cheesy early 90s bryan adams soundtrack that made robin hood into more of a don juan, and less of an rugged outlaw. Bold outlaw youtube lectures in 2020 i started recording some videos about the robin hood legend. By the turn of the 20th century, cullman was firmly established as the preeminent settlement in the hill country between the tennessee valley and the mineral. In the adventures of robin hood, robin hood or his real name, robert fitzooth is a wellknown outlaw in sherwood forest.
We currently have 100 books in this category in stock. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Robin hood and his followers aid the poor and oppressed from their hideout in sherwood forest, pursued by the sheriff of nottingham. Tales and plays of robin hood, library of congress. For sale on a good, large size, antique sterling silver overlay trivet by. Bookprinted material robin hood and his merry men library of. Robin hood first edition joseph ritson bauman rare books. Robin hood, legendary outlaw hero of a series of english ballads, some of which date from at least as early as the 14th century. Army 2ape 29, 1942 3donated book ninth corps area 4some library hand written numbers. Robin hood hardcover january 1, 1921 by sara hawks sterling author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Miller, the film depicts the legendary robin hood as a saxon. Army post library fort hood texas, on backside of cover page 1 property of u. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Consisting of a series of episodes in the story of the english outlaw robin hood and his band of merry men, the novel compiles traditional material into a coherent narrative in a colorful, invented old english idiom that preserves some flavor of the.
See more ideas about robin, robin hood bbc and jonas armstrong. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Robin hood and his merry men, the washington square classics hardcover january 1, 1921 by sara hawks sterling author. Library of congress control number 15017807 language english. Publishers original stapled paper covers with wonderful period graphic colour art. People and things from the cullman, alabama, tribune 1938 1941 by robin sterling. Awesome storytelling here, even though, yes, it was made in 1922, is silent and runs 2 hours and 12 minutes.
Robin hood and his merry men, the washington square. New people help them along their journey to fight guy of gisborne and the sheriff nottingham. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in. First edition of this early and important collection of robin hood lore, with dozens of intext illustrations, headpieces, and tailpieces by acclaimed woodengraver thomas bewick. His area of concentration includes blount, cullman, winston, and walker counties. Robin hood is a 1922 adventure film starring douglas fairbanks and wallace beery. Oct 30, 2011 life with father full movie william powell irene dunne tcc ai enhanced duration. The book is a childrens story book of the adventures of robin hood and his merry men with colour plates by r. Robin hood and his merry men hardcover january 1, 1921 by sara hawks sterling author, rowland wheelwright illustrator illustrator. Robin hood and his merry men by sara hawks sterling.
You are viewing all stock in the robin hood category. Robin hood golf club, founded in 1893, is one of the oldest golf clubs in the. On 27 april 2018 i finished a systematic search for robin hood related placenames on the thousands of 6 o. Wallis and henry blanke written by norman reilly raine and seton i. O to the armed forces and merchant marine 2 post library camp hood, texas 3post library fort douglas utah 4 property of u. Robin hood and his merry men was published around 1930 by j. Staffordshire huge robin hood spill vase figurine glass onion, two men. Walker mcspadden another classic robin hood book online. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Her novel shakespeares sweetheart, published in 1905, is an early attempt. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. According to the section in the kindle book about the author this part was not in the audiobook version howard pyle based his version of the robin hood stories on a 1795 collection of ballads, so nearly every tale, especially in the first part of the book, has a merry song or two in it. Robin hood and his merry men, first edition abebooks. But ive always held a soft spot in my heart for costners flick because, well, costner is and was a pretty cool dude. And of higher value to collectors are those found today in top preservation. Free the adventures of robin hood study unit worksheets for teachers to print.
Robin hood and his merry men 1921 edition open library. Starring richard greene rand mcnally elf books by grant, bruce and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jan 21, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Ivanhoe by sir walter scott robin hood appears as locksley. Sterling has created several books of newspaper clippings, cemeteries, confederate. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Sterling specialized in fiction about historical and legendary figures, such as king arthur, robin hood, and anne hathaway. Douglas fairbanks spells out why he was the swashbuckling hero of the day, putting on a bravara performance here, especially after he dons the robin hood gear. It was the first motion picture ever to have a hollywood premiere, held at graumans egyptian theatre on october 18, 1922. Adventures of robin hood and his merry men by sara hawks. Click here to select books from the robin hood books category. This elegant four bedroom victorian property in robin hoods bay offers sleeping accommodation for up to eight people.