IN this volume there follows the fourth and last series of those histories relating to the life and to the kingship of Arthur, King of England. In this it shall first be told how it befell with Sir Geraint; then it shall be told how the Holy Grail was achieved by Sir Galahad, the son of Sir Launcelot; and then it shall be told how King Arthur passed from this life, and how, after doing battle right royally for his crown and having overcome his enemies,...

A 1883 novel by the American illustrator and writer Howard Pyle. Pyle compiled the traditional Robin Hood ballads as a series of episodes of a coherent narrative. For his characters' dialog, Pyle adapted the late Middle English of the ballads into a dialect suitable for children. The novel is notable for taking the subject of Robin Hood, which had been increasingly popular through the 19th century, in a new direction that influenced later writers,...

Wherefore if it will please you to read that, which is hereinafter set forth, you will be told of how Sir Launcelot slew the great Worm of Corbin; of the madness that afterward fell upon him, and of how a most noble, gentle, and beautiful lady, high the Lady Elaine the Fair, lent him aid and succor at a time of utmost affliction to him, and so, brought him back to health again. And you may herein, further find it told how Sir Launcelot was, afterward...

From his run-ins with the sheriff to the gathering of his band of merry men in Sherwood Forest, the tales of Robin Hood are filled with plenty of adventure and fun! A collection of the infamous outlaw's most famous adventures makes for an exciting addition to the 10 Minute Classics series. This adapted and condensed fully illustrated version of the tale by Howard Pyle will introduce young readers to the beloved characters from the original and give...

“Pirates, Buccaneers, Marooners, those cruel but picturesque sea wolves who once infested the Spanish Main, all live in present-day conceptions in great degree as drawn by the pen and pencil of Howard Pyle….It is improbable that anyone else will ever bring his combination of interest and talent to the depiction of these old-time Pirates, any more than there could be a second Remington to paint the now extinct Indians and gun-fighters of the Great...

Well-known for his stories of King Arthur and Robin Hood, this time Howard Pyle transports children to a different but unforgettable and faraway magical land - where a young boy discovers a treasury of lost riches, where youngsters always play, and no one ever cries. 10 illustrations.

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. After showing how Arthur established his right to the throne by drawing...

"Pepper & Salt; or, Seasoning for Young Folk" by Howard Pyle. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal...

The Ruby of Kishmoor (1908) is a deceptively simple story by renowned author and illustrator Howard Pyle. From the very beginning, it concerns itself with the mystery behind appearances, with all that lies hidden beneath the veil of a first glance. "You may never know what romantic aspirations may lie hidden beneath the most sedate and sober demeanor." This is how the reader is introduced to Jonathan Rugg, a young Quaker from Philadelphia who unwittingly...

King Arthur and his court come to life in this four-volume omnibus of Howard Pyles 'Legends and Stories of King Arthur.' Included herein are 'The Story of King Arthur and His Knights’, ‘The Story of the Champions of the Round Table,’ ‘The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions,' and 'The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur.' Hours upon hours of enchanted adventures for the whole family.