Gammer Gurton's Famous Histories is a collection of five popular medieval tales: Sir Guy of Warwick, Sir Bevis of Hampton, Tom Hickathrift, Friar Bacon, and Robin Hood. Originally published in 1846, this book presents these stories in a modern English translation, making them accessible to a wider audience. Each tale is preceded by an introduction that provides historical context and background information on the characters and events. The stories themselves are full of adventure, heroism, and romance, and are sure to captivate readers of all ages. Whether you are a fan of medieval literature or simply enjoy a good adventure story, Gammer Gurton's Famous Histories is a must-read.And The King And The Cobbler. Illustrated By Frederick Tayler, John Franklin And John Absolon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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