The Adventures of Robin Hood: An English Legend

I ordered "Robin Hood" by Paul Creswick and illustrated by N. C. Wyeth in GOOD condition. I received a different "Robin Hood" book, so old it does not even have an ISBN number, and by a different author, George Harvey, and illustrated by a different illustrator, Donald E. Cooke. Not happy as I wanted the book with the N. C. Wyeth illustrations. I would not call the condition GOOD either as the pages are all yellowed, it smells musty, and the top of the spine is ragged.

This is one of the best books I've read. It is not at all like the movies done of it. It is a good, clean book. I would highly recommend it for kids or adults.

In your youth , this was the edition that send you to another time and place . N.C.Wyeth's art is without equal . Each plate pulls the reader deeper into the text. What more could one ask of a book ; a fun read, classic literature, and fine art. I am most thankful that it is again available for my grandkids .

It is a time of crisis in England. With the good King Henry dead and the rightful ruler, unknowing Richard, fighting in the Crusades, the evil Prince John seizes the throne. Interested only in making himself richer, and having no consideration for the poor and middle class people, he becomes a tyrant respected by the haughty rich (few), and hated by the commoners (many). Young Robin of Locksley, son of the Ranger of Locksley, has his lands taken from him by force after the Ranger dies. Robin, cast out with no home, joins an outlaw gang dedicated to helping the poor. How Robin - who laters becomes head of the gang - defends the gang, helps the poor, and wins a name for himself throughout England as "Robin Hood", makes this book the magical story it is.

This book is wonderful! The story is more authentic than most versions, and the illustations are beautiful!