Howard Pyle
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Otto of the Silver Hand (1888), Howard Pyle's first novel for children, is a grim yet empowering narrative of medieval Germany, following the adventures of a young hero caught between the power struggles of two families. With its gripping battle scenes, romance, and villainous warlords, this is a reading experience that continues to thrill over one hundred years after its initial publication.
Otto, a gentle boy born to a noble Germanic family in...
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King Arthur series (Howard Pyle) volume 1
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English
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King Arthur, the legendary ruler of Britain, has fascinated generations of readers who enjoy the romance of his idylls in the ideal kingdom of Camelot, and his adventures with the Knights of the Round Table. The Story of King Arthur and His Knights brings together two volumes of Howard Pyles retellings of classic Arthurian legends, originally published in 1903 and 1905 and featuring more than 100 of his classic illustrations. In The Story of King...
4) Men of iron
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In 1400 England, Myles Falworth seeks to avenge his unjustly accused father, is knighted, and wins the friendship of King Henry IV
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King Arthur series (Howard Pyle) volume 2
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English
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Three of King Arthur's most beloved knights, Sir Launcelot, Sir Tristram and Sir Percival, headline their own fantastical tales of love, honor and inescapable duty. The Story of the Champions of the Round Table offers an intimate look at the many obstacles and triumphs of the famous warriors.
Sir Launcelot, the first knight of the round table, is a prominent fixture who appears alongside King Arthur on various quests. He becomes a legend in his own...
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Pirates, Buccaneers, Marooners, those cruel but picturesque sea wolves who once infested the Spanish Main, all live in present-day conceptions in great degree as drawn by the pen and pencil of Howard Pyle.
Join the adventure on the high seas as brave men fight pirates and sale into the unknown.
Pirates, Buccaneers, Marooners, those cruel but picturesque sea wolves who once infested the Spanish Main, all live in present-day conceptions in great...
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King Arthur series (Howard Pyle) volume 4
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IN this volume there follows the fourth and last series of those histories relating to the life and to the kingship of Arthur, King of England. In this it shall first be told how it befell with Sir Geraint; then it shall be told how the Holy Grail was achieved by Sir Galahad, the son of Sir Launcelot; and then it shall be told how King Arthur passed from this life, and how, after doing battle right royally for his crown and having overcome his enemies,...
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The Ruby of Kishmoor (1908) is a deceptively simple story by renowned author and illustrator Howard Pyle. From the very beginning, it concerns itself with the mystery behind appearances, with all that lies hidden beneath the veil of a first glance.
"You may never know what romantic aspirations may lie hidden beneath the most sedate and sober demeanor." This is how the reader is introduced to Jonathan Rugg, a young Quaker from Philadelphia who unwittingly...
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Twilight Land (1894), Howard Pyle's magical collection of original fairy tales is an utterly unique treasury of myths that offer timeless perspectives of loyalty, good-will, and wisdom. The reader will find themselves in the dreamlike world of Twilight Land, where they will meet sixteen of the world's best known raconteurs as they spin the magic of their stories.
Entering The Inn of the Sign of Mother Goose, in the path through Twilight Land, it...
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King Arthur series (Howard Pyle) volume 3
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Wherefore if it will please you to read that, which is hereinafter set forth, you will be told of how Sir Launcelot slew the great Worm of Corbin; of the madness that afterward fell upon him, and of how a most noble, gentle, and beautiful lady, high the Lady Elaine the Fair, lent him aid and succor at a time of utmost affliction to him, and so, brought him back to health again. And you may herein, further find it told how Sir Launcelot was, afterward...
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Dancing Unicorn Books
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2016
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English
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King Arthur and his court come to life in this four volume omnibus of Howard Pyles 'Legends and Stories of King Arthur.' Included herein are 'The Story of King Arthur and His Knights,' 'The Story of the Champions of the Round Table,' 'The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions,' and 'The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur.' Hours upon hours of enchanted adventures for the whole family.
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From his run-ins with the sheriff to the gathering of his band of merry men in Sherwood Forest, the tales of Robin Hood are filled with plenty of adventure and fun! A collection of the infamous outlaw's most famous adventures makes for an exciting addition to the 10 Minute Classics series.
This adapted and condensed fully illustrated version of the tale by Howard Pyle will introduce young readers to the beloved characters from the original and give...
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Union Square Kids
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2022
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From the sword in the stone and the founding of Camelot to the famed Round Table and the Lake of Enchantment, the legend of King Arthur will never lose its magic. Though simpler, this version includes all the wonderful stories—such as King Arthur's winning of Guenievere and Merlin's tragic downfall at the hands of the evil Vivien.
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Well-known for his stories of King Arthur and Robin Hood, this time Howard Pyle transports children to a different but unforgettable and faraway magical land - where a young boy discovers a treasury of lost riches, where youngsters always play, and no one ever cries. 10 illustrations.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 2
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Howard Pyle's classic tale of magic, bravery, and honor tells of the adventures of King Arthur. From the time young Arthur pulled the fabled sword from the stone, he was a just king. As the head of the Round Table, King Arthur led the most gallant men and brought peace to the land. King Arthur's most dramatic struggles are retold in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Pyle's King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Calico Chapter...
16) The Wonder Clock
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In "The Wonder Clock" Pyle gives us twenty-four stories for twenty-four hours in a day. The range of tales here is vast as we meet a colorful cast of characters-princes, ogres, ravens, and witches all make up this delightful collection of tales from one of the greatest fairy tale authors.
18) Robin Hood
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Stealing from the rich to give to the poor is no easy task, but that doesn't stop Robin Hood and his Merry men. You don't want to miss this action-packed tale from Sherwood forest.
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First published in 1903, "The Story of King Arthur and His Knights" is Howard Pyle's brilliantly illustrated book which chronicles some of the major episodes of the legend of King Arthur. The tales of England's mythological first king are told over a series of two books in this volume. In the first book, "The Book of King Arthur", Pyle relates how a young King Arthur wins the throne by pulling the sword from the stone, wins the magical sword Excalibur...
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King Arthur and his court come to life in this four-volume omnibus of Howard Pyles 'Legends and Stories of King Arthur.' Included herein are 'The Story of King Arthur and His Knights’, ‘The Story of the Champions of the Round Table,’ ‘The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions,' and 'The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur.' Hours upon hours of enchanted adventures for the whole family.