Escape to Sherwood Forest's idyllic charms and join the jolly fellowship of the greenwood with these rollicking tales of the celebrated archer and gentleman thief. Lively episodes introduce each of the famous merry men and other colorful characters, including the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham, lovely Maid Marian, and King Richard the Lionhearted.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie Enchanting fantasy about the boy who won't grow up whisks readers off to Never-Never Land where they meet the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily, and Peter's long-time enemy, Captain Hook.
Native American Tales and Legends by Allan A. Macfarlan More than 30 stories, including creation myths, hero tales, trickster stories, as well as tales of little people, giants, and monsters, and of magic, enchantment, sorcery, and the spirit world.
The Swiss Family Robinson by J. D. Wyss After a shipwreck, the narrator, his wife, and four sons find themselves castaways on an uninhabited island. Retrieving what they can from the ship, they construct a life for themselves through their own resourcefulness.
Tales of Horror and Suspense by Edgar Allan Poe Eight ingenious, gripping tales include "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "William Wilson," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Gold-Bug," and two others.
The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades by G. A. Henty This story of medieval life follows the remarkable adventures of young Cuthbert de Lance, a lad who serves as a page to an English nobleman during the Third Crusade.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle Reprint of the original edition, the finest modern version of the English outlaw's merry adventures. Includes 23 full-page illustrations.
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane Stephen Crane's powerful, imaginative, emotionally compelling description of war established him as a major American writer and propelled him to immediate international celebrity.
King Arthur: Tales from the Round Table by Andrew Lang Thirteen favorite tales from the Arthurian myth describe how the legendary king acquired Excalibur, the meetings at the Round Table, the quest for the Holy Grail, and more. 28 black-and-white illustrations.
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson Classic adventure novel, set in 1751, centers on a young Scottish orphan, betrayed by his uncle and bound for bondage in the New World. Fast-paced, swashbuckling action.
