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Men of Iron V II, by Howard Pyle"The year 1400 opened with more than usual peacefulness in England. Only a few months before, Richard II—weak, wicked, and treacherous—had been dethroned, and Henry IV declared King in his stead. But it was only a seeming peacefulness, lasting but for a little while; for though King Henry proved himself a just and a merciful man—as justice and mercy went with the men of iron of those days—and though he did not care to shed blood needlessly, there were many noble families who had been benefited by King Richard during his reign, and who had lost somewhat...

The Ruby of Kishmoor tells the adventure of Jonathan Rugg. A mysterious woman masked behind a veil of silver. She gives Jonathan a small ball covered in beautiful markings. The ivory ball is cursed. Jonathan must defend himself against the attacks of several pirates.

Men of Iron is a dramatic historical novel set in 15th-century England. Young Myles Falworth, the son of a disgraced nobleman, must train as a knight to restore his family’s honor. Filled with duels, political intrigue, and a climactic battle for justice, this is a tale of chivalry and bravery.

The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood brings to life the legendary outlaw and his band of Merry Men. With daring escapades, clever disguises, and thrilling battles, Robin Hood fights against tyranny and injustice, robbing the rich to help the poor in this timeless tale of heroism.

The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown in Nottinghamshire is an 1883 novel by the American illustrator and writer Howard Pyle. Consisting of a series of episodes in the story of the English outlaw Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men, the novel compiles traditional material into a coherent narrative in a colorful, invented "old English" idiom that preserves some flavor of the ballads, and adapts it for children.