The Hooded Archer: Outlaw of Sherwood

by Mark Alexander

Overview

The first literary references to Robin Hood appear at the start of the 14th century in a series of ballads about a violent yeoman who lived in Sherwood Forest with his men and frequently clashed with the Sheriff of Nottingham. Rather than a peasant, knight, or fallen noble, as in later versions, the protagonist of these early medieval stories is a commoner.

The Hooded Archer: Outlaw of Sherwood weaves a tale around the man many scholars believe was the foundation for the legend of Robin Hood. Using historical references and compelling characters, the story will immerse the reader in 13th-century medieval England. Transport yourself to Sherwood and follow the man who must oppose a tyrannical king to whom he once showed undying loyalty.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798855676228
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	12/03/2023
Pages:	274
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.58(d)

About the Author

I grew up near Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania in the early 1960s and 1970s. I am retired and reside in south-central Pennsylvania, living in Amish country.

Like any young boy, I was always captivated by knights in shining armor and Camelot. I had a love for history and anything medieval. And a couple of trips to Europe only stoked that flame.

With retirement providing loads of free time, I started writing books to keep myself busy and my mind active. With my love for medieval history always present, my stories focus on the Middle Ages, trying to take well-known legends and myths and add a new twist.

Sprinkled with historical facts, I hope my stories will entertain, educate, and allow you to escape the real world, if only for a few hours.