Synopsis
Retells the adventures of Sir Gawaine, Sir Pellias, Merlin, and King Arthur, and describes how the Round Table came into being
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About the Author
Howard Pyle was born on March 5, 1853 in Wilmington, Delaware. From the time he was a very small boy he loved pictures, especially the pictures in storybooks. Among his favorites were Grimm’s German Fairy Tales and Arabian Nights. At the age of twenty-one, Pyle began to contribute illustrations and fables to St. Nicholas magazine and later went on to write and illustrate books for children. His first was The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood in 1883. Many more books followed, including Pepper and Salt; or, Seasoning for Young Folk, Otto of the Silver Hand, Howard Pyle’s Book of Pirates, and The Story of King Arthur and His Knights. He also taught illustration at the Drexel Institute in Philadelphia and later set up his own art school in Wilmington. He died on November 9, 1911, in Florence, Italy.
Howard Pyle was born on March 5, 1853 in Wilmington, Delaware. From the time he was a very small boy he loved pictures, especially the pictures in storybooks. Among his favorites were Grimm’s German Fairy Tales and Arabian Nights. At the age of twenty-one, Pyle began to contribute illustrations and fables to St. Nicholas magazine and later went on to write and illustrate books for children. His first was The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood in 1883. Many more books followed, including Pepper and Salt; or, Seasoning for Young Folk, Otto of the Silver Hand, Howard Pyle’s Book of Pirates, and The Story of King Arthur and His Knights. He also taught illustration at the Drexel Institute in Philadelphia and later set up his own art school in Wilmington. He died on November 9, 1911, in Florence, Italy.
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Pyle, Howard (illustrator). Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # I05K-00918
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The Story of King Arthur and His Knights
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Penguin Publishing Group, 1986
ISBN 10: 0451524888
ISBN 13: 9780451524881
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Pyle, Howard (illustrator). Reissue. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # GRP102372552
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The Story of King Arthur and His Knights
Published by
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ISBN 10: 0451524888
ISBN 13: 9780451524881
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Pyle, Howard (illustrator). Reissue. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 4488272-6
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paperback. Condition: Very Good. Pyle, Howard (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_436169290
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ISBN 10: 0451524888
ISBN 13: 9780451524881
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Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Pyle, Howard (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.48. Seller Inventory # G0451524888I5N00