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After Queen Guinevere and her company are captured by Sir Mellegrans, they ride all day and night through a dark forest until they reach his castle on a steep hill near a town. During the journey, the Queen secretly tells her young page, Denneys, to escape if he can and bring news to someone who might rescue them. When the group reaches the road to the castle, Denneys slips away unnoticed and rides back into the forest.
Sir Mellegrans becomes furious when he discovers the escape and sends armed men to hunt Denneys and kill him with arrows, but the boy manages to evade them in the darkness. Lost and frightened, Denneys wanders through the forest all night, hearing strange creatures moving around him. At dawn, the forest comes alive with birdsong and sunlight, though Denneys is too tired, hungry, and worried to enjoy it.
Eventually he finds a clearing with a neatherd’s hut beside a brook. A kindly woman and a young girl take pity on him, giving him milk and bread, which restores his strength. After thanking them, Denneys continues his journey throughout the day. When night falls again, he hears a bell and follows the sound to a hermit’s chapel in the forest. As he approaches, he hears a horse nearby and realizes another traveler is there, giving him hope that he may find companionship and help."
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The Story of the Champions of the Round TableSir Launcelot of the Lake dwelt within a magic lake which was the enchanted habitation of the Lady Nymue of the Lake. He was there trained in all the most excellent arts of chivalry by Sir Pellias, the Gentle Knight. All of this was told in this book and many other things concerning Sir Launcelot and several other worthies who were Companions of the Round Table and who were very noble and excellent knights both in battle and in court."
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But with 'Blackbeard'' it is different, for in him we have a real, ranting, raging, roaring pirate per se -- one who really did bury treasure, who made more than one captain walk the plank, and who committed more private murders than he could number on the fingers of both hands; one who fills, and will continue to fill, the place to which he has been assigned for generations, and who may be depended upon to hold his place in the confidence of others for generations to come."
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The key to life is to build in the mental equivalents of what you want and to expunge the equivalents of what you do not want. How do you do it? You build in the mental equivalents by thinking quietly, constantly, and persistently of the kind of thing you want, and by thinking that has two qualities: clearness or definiteness, and interest. If you want to build anything into your life-if you want to bring health, right activity, your true place, inspiration; if you want to bring right companionship, and above all if you want understanding of God-form a mental equivalent of the thing which you want by thinking about it a great deal, by thinking clearly and with interest. Remember clarity and interest; those are the two poles. Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment."
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Born into a family that is already engaged in a blood feud with another noble house, Otto is sent to live with monks, but is reclaimed at age 12 by his militant, but loving father. The gentle-natured boy is kidnapped and mutilated by the rival family. Pauline, his captors daughter, helps him escape. His father allows him to return to the monks who place him under the emperor's protection. His silver hand is a replacement for the one Otto lost while in captivity, but his injury does not prevent him from maturing wisely and marrying Pauline."
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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, he was slain by one of them whom he had wounded to death. Much in this is sad, but much is not sad; for all endings are sad, and the passing of any hero is a sad thing to tell of; but the events and the adventures and the achievements of such a man are not sad."
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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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I believe that King Arthur was the most honorable, gentle Knight who ever lived in all the world. And those who were his fellows of the Round Table-taking him as their looking-glass of chivalry-made, altogether, such a company of noble knights that it is hardly to be supposed that their like will ever be seen again in this world. Wherefore it is that I have had such extraordinary pleasure in beholding how those famous knights behaved whenever circumstances called upon them to perform their endeavor."
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Collected here in this omnibus edition are five of the greatest Pirate novels ever written, as well as a number of wonderful short stories. You'll go in search of adventure with 'Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson, 'Captain Blood' by Rafael Sabatini, and the 'Ghost Pirates' by William Hope Hodgson. Authors include James Fenimore Cooper, Howard Pyle, Lucretia Parker, Murray Leinster and many others. This is the swashbuckling pirate anthology you've been waiting for. Over 800 pages and more than 300,000 words of pulse pounding pirate adventures await you. Grab your eyepatch and set sail for adventure. For pirate lovers of all ages!"
"Step into the leafy world of Sherwood Forest in this joyful, timeless retelling of one of literature’s greatest legends. The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle brings to life the daring outlaw Robin Hood and his band of merry men as they outwit the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham, defend the weak, and turn every encounter into a lively adventure.
From thrilling archery contests to clever disguises, bold rescues, and playful banter among the outlaws, Pyle’s classic captures the warmth, humor, and rebellious spirit that made Robin Hood a folk hero for the ages. His richly detailed storytelling paints medieval England with energy, charm, and a sense of justice that still resonates today.
Narrated with spirited performance by Veronica Saretsky, this edition invites listeners of all ages to relive the courage, camaraderie, and mischief that define the legendary hero of Sherwood Forest.
A perfect listen for fans of classic adventure, folklore, heroic tales, and storybook nostalgia."
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The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle recounts the legendary exploits of Robin Hood, the noble outlaw who, living with his band of Merry Men in Sherwood Forest, defies the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham and champions justice for the poor. Told in vivid, old-English inspired prose, the book follows Robin’s clever escapades, his encounters with figures like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian, and his steadfast commitment to honor, camaraderie, and freedom. Through wit, archery, and rebellion, Robin Hood becomes a symbol of fairness and resistance against tyranny."
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