In the medieval England, hiding amidst the dense foliage of the Sherwood forest, there lives a legendary Archer with his Merry band of men. For the sheriff of Nottingham, he is an outlaw who must be seized, come what may. But for the country people, he is a hero. This is the story of Robin hood?a wanted man who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. And at every turn of the page, awaits a new adventure. Will Robin Hood manage to remain hidden in plain sight? Or will the sheriff finally have his head? Complete with Howard pyle?s beautiful illustrations, this book was the first novelization of the tales and myths of Robin Hood. It has played a major part in informing the popular imagination of this character, and remains a beloved children?s classic.