Set sail, explore the unknown, and embark on unforgettable journeys with some of literature's greatest adventure writers. The Adventure Collection brings together classic works by Jonathan Swift, Jack London, Rudyard Kipling, Howard Pyle, and Robert Louis Stevenson, five celebrated authors whose stories have inspired generations of adventure readers. From treasure hunts and pirate voyages to dangerous wildernesses, distant lands, sea journeys, and extraordinary encounters, this collection ...

“In merry England in the time of old, when good King Henry the Second ruled the land, there lived within the green glades of Sherwood Forest, near Nottingham Town, a famous outlaw whose name was Robin Hood.”The woods in Nottinghamshire are full of thieves, chief among them Robin Hood. Stealing from the rich to give to the poor, Robin and his band of outlaws find themselves in all sorts of sticky situations. Fighting with the foresters, running away from the Sheriff of Nottingham, a...

This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by illustrations and author biography.This Collection Includes:Book of Pirates IllustratedMen of IronThe Merry Adventures of Robin Hood IllustratedO...

What if one outlaw—armed with nothing but a bow, a sharp wit, and a noble heart—could defy tyranny and inspire a legend? In The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, Howard Pyle brings to life the beloved tales of the bold outlaw who steals from the rich, gives to the poor, and champions justice in Sherwood Forest. With irresistible humor, heroic spirit, and unforgettable characters, this classic novel captures the magic of medieval England like no other. This beautifully crafted edition invi...

12 Complete Works of Howard PyleBook of PiratesMen of IronOtto of the Silver HandPepper & SaltShapes that Haunt the DuskStolen TreasureThe Merry Adventures of Robin HoodThe Rose of ParadiseThe Ruby of KishmoorThe Story of Sir Launcelot and his CompanionsThe Story of the Champions of the RoundTwilight Land

Childhood Classics—Ultimate Collection gathers a vast transnational inheritance of children's literature: fairy tale, animal fantasy, nursery fable, quest romance, school story, moral parable, and adventure narrative. Its more than 1,400 selections range from compact folkloric wonders and comic absurdities to expansive voyages, tales of enchanted transformation, and humane stories of courage and companionship. Canonical fairy-tale traditions stand beside imaginative modern classics, reveal...

First published in 1891, "Men of Iron" is a historical fiction written by Howard Pyle that transports us back to the 1400's, a time of knighthood and chivalry.Myles Falworth is eight years old when news comes they must flee their home. His blind father is accused of treason. We see Myles grow up, train as a knight, and with perseverance, clear his father of any wrong-doing and restore their family name."Men of Iron" is the story of Myles Falworth's maturation from roughand-t...

Enter Sherwood Forest and join Robin Hood and his legendary band of outlaws. In The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, Howard Pyle brings the legendary hero of English folklore to life in a collection of lively adventures filled with courage, humor, friendship, justice, and daring exploits. Robin Hood is portrayed as a skilled archer and charismatic outlaw who challenges corrupt authority while helping those in need. Alongside Little John, Friar Tuck, Maid Marian, and other unforgettable char...

When George Washington was a boy there was no United States. The land was here, just as it is now, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific; but nearly all of it was wild and unknown.Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Allegheny Mo-untains there were thirteen colonies, or great settlements. The most of the people who lived in these colonies were English people, or the children of English people; and so the King of England made their laws and appointed their governors.

This carefully crafted ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Treasure Island (R. L. Stevenson) Blackbeard: Buccaneer (R. D. Paine) Pieces of Eight (Le Gallienne) Gold-Bug (Edgar A. Poe) The Dark Frigate (C. B. Hawes) Hearts of Three (Jack London) Captain Singleton (Defoe) Swords of Red Brotherhood (Howard) Queen of Black Coast (Howard) Afloat and Ashore (James F. Cooper) Pirate Gow (Defoe) The King of Pirates (Defoe) Barbarossa—Kin...

The Pirates of the High Seas - Know Your Infamous Buccaneers, Their Exploits & Their Real Histories serves as a compelling anthology that dives into the tempestuous lives of pirates, exploring this broad theme through a tapestry of literary styles ranging from historical analysis to swashbuckling narratives. This collection not only examines the alluring lore of piracy but also critically engages with the often-romanticized depictions, providing a thorough exploration of both the myths and...

PIRATE NOVELS: 50+ Adventure Classics, Treasure Hunt Tales & Maritime Novels surveys the enduring imaginative power of piracy across the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Its narratives range from sea-chase romance, historical swashbuckler, and Robinsonade to Gothic maritime terror, juvenile adventure, detective intrigue, and speculative voyage. Treasure maps, mutiny, shipwreck, privateering, and contested frontiers recur, while the volume's most memorable set pieces—hidden islands...