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Howard Pyle was an American author and illustrator. Most of Pyle's books were intended for children but adults have also enjoyed reading his fantastic adventure and historical stories. Pyle is especially well known for his pictures of pirates which have popularized the prevalent stereotypes for how pirates are supposed to dress. Otto of the Silver Hand is a novel set in medieval Germany that centers around the son of a warlord who is raised in a monastery after his mother dies in childbirth.
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Howard Pyle (1853-1911), author and illustrator, was born in Wilmington, Delaware. Inspired as a child by Grimm's German Fairy Tales and The Arabian Nights, he decided as an adult to write and illustrate stories for children. After some success contributing to children's magazines, he became famous with his book The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown in Nottinghamshire. He also wrote and illustrated historical romances and fairy stories.
Grade 5-9-Although Howard Pyle's 1888 tale about medieval Germany may seem an unlikely choice for 21st century children, Otto of the Silver Hand has audience appeal for fans of the Arthurian legends. Born into a baronial family that is already engaged in a blood feud with another noble house, motherless Otto is sent to live with monks while still an infant. Reclaimed at age 12 by his militant, but loving father, the gentle-natured boy is kidnapped and mutilated by the rival family. Fortunately, Otto finds comfort with his captor's daughter, Pauline, who helps him escape. His father's courage and cunning allow the lad's safe 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. Geoffrey Howard's crisp diction and nuanced characterizations enhance this classic story which is more likely to be listened to than read. The recording opens with a brief, informative biography of Pyle, and uses his original artwork on the cover. The case is a durable plastic with useful information, and the cassettes are well-marked. While this is not a necessary purchase, it is a worthy addition to any audiobook collection seeking lesser-known classics in children's literature.
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- PublisherFranklin Watts, Incorporated
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0531003175
- ISBN 13 9780531003176
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Book Description Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:0531003175. Seller Inventory # 5418619
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Otto of the Silver Hand : (Large Print Edition)
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Book Description Hard. Condition: Fine. Large Print Edition in Picture Cloth Binding, complete and unabridged. Hard cover. Published NY: Keith Jennison / Franklin Watts, no date. 4to., 8 3/4" x 11 1/2", 173pp., 25 illustrations by Howard Pyle. Brown pictorial cloth with white and black titles, black pictorials and decorations. Fine. Size: 4to. Seller Inventory # 008976
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition thus first printing. Not dated but has 9 digit SBN code so would have been printed 1965-1970. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards clean, with bump to top edge, some rubbing to corners and spine ends. Spine slightly sunned. Text block clean, with light toning to edges. The pages are crisp and unblemished. Feels gently read. Very good condition. No jacket as issued. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A very good square example of this title, a very nicely printed volume. The 25 intricate Pyle B&W woodcut-esque illustrations are reproduced mostly full page, with additional headpieces. This is described as the "large print" edition by the publisher, and appears to have been done as a stylistic choice. An uncommon printing in the UK. Seller Inventory # 006568
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