The Life and Adventures of Robin Hood.
Title
The Life and Adventures of Robin Hood.
Publisher
Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers
Date
1858
Extent
24 pages
16 cm
Identifier
Description
Price One Penny
34 printed at bottom of title-page
Abstract
This chapbook covers the life, death, and many exploits of Robert, Earl of Huntingdon, aka Robin Hood. The tale focuses on his adventures at the head of his Merry Band as he robbed the excessively wealthy and corrupt churchmen of his day. The story emphasizes his willingness to help the poor, protect women, and relieve the wealthy of their undeserved riches, as well as his connections with other famous characters such as Little John and King Richard. Many woodcut images are interspersed throughout the text.
Wikipedia entry on Robin Hood: Robin Hood (spelled Robyn Hode in older sources) is a heroic outlaw found in English folklore who, according to legend, was also a highly skilled archer and swordsman. Traditionally depicted as being dressed in Lincoln green,[1] he is often portrayed as "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor" alongside his band of "Merry Men". Robin Hood became a popular folk figure in the late-medieval period, and continues to be widely represented in modern literature, films and television...
Subject
Crime
Fairy Tales & Folklore
Chapbooks - Scotland - Glasgow
Source
Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario
Is Referenced By
Format
JPEGs and PDF derived from master file, which was scanned from the original book in 24-bit color at 600 dpi in TIFF format using an Epson Expression 10000XL scanner.
Rights
In the public domain; For high quality reproductions, contact Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph. libaspc@uoguelph.ca, 519-824-4120, Ext. 53413
Contributor
Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Citation
“The Life and Adventures of Robin Hood.,” Scottish Chapbooks, accessed November 7, 2024, https://scottishchapbooks.lib.uoguelph.ca/items/show/868.