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Young Robin Hood

A young boy named Robin travels with a cloth caravan near Sherwood Forest and is ambushed by robbers, thrown from his horse, and left stunned among the trees. He awakens on a mossy bank and soon faces a series of trials that test his courage and self-reliance. Episodes of skirmish, staff combat practice, and encounters with forest folk and companions gradually toughen him and sharpen his skills. The book proceeds as a sequence of adventurous vignettes that combine danger, training, and woodland life to trace the boy's steady growth into a confident woodsman.

About This Book

A young boy named Robin travels with a cloth caravan near Sherwood Forest and is ambushed by robbers, thrown from his horse, and left stunned among the trees. He awakens on a mossy bank and soon faces a series of trials that test his courage and self-reliance. Episodes of skirmish, staff combat practice, and encounters with forest folk and companions gradually toughen him and sharpen his skills. The book proceeds as a sequence of adventurous vignettes that combine danger, training, and woodland life to trace the boy's steady growth into a confident woodsman.

About the Author

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George Manville Fenn

George Manville Fenn was a prolific English author known for his adventure novels and stories aimed primarily at young readers. His works often explore themes of bravery, moral dilemmas, and the challenges of growing up. Among his notable titles is "!Tention: A Story of Boy-Life during the Peninsular War," which reflects his interest in historical settings and the experiences of youth during tumultuous times. Fenn's writing is characterized by its engaging narratives and vivid characterizations, making him a significant figure in children's literature of the 19th century.

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