The novel has been adapted to the big and small screen several times, most famously in the 1948 film starring Louis Hayward, and the 1985 film starring Oliver Reed and Benedict Taylor. The Black Arrow originally appeared as a serial in 1883, subtitled “A Tale of Tunstall Forest” as part of the Young Folks A Boys’ and Girls’ Paper of Instructive and Entertaining Literature. As a result, Dick helps a fellowship of outlaws called The Black Arrow to defeat Brackley and win back his lady. An outlaw named Ellis Duckworth equipped with a black arrow as his trademark weapon convinces Dick that his own personal guardian, Sir Daniel Brackley, has been disloyal. Set in fifteenth century England during the Wars of the Roses, the story revolves around Richard (Dick) Shelton as he becomes knighted, rescues his beloved Joanna Sedley, and finds justice for the slaughter of his father, Harry Shelton. Wyeth.The Black Arrow: A Tale of Two Roses is the 1888 historical adventure and romance novel written by Scottish novelist and travel writer Robert Louis Stevenson. A 1942 Reprint of the 1916 Charles Scribner's Sons edition illustrated by N.C. He must make a crucial choice, for his fate and the fate of England hang in the balance.' Colored plates and illustrated front and rear endpapers. Brimming with adventure, suspense, and romance, this thrilling tale presents a classic portrait of England during one of its most tumultuous eras, as Dick is pulled by his loyalties to the houses of both York and Lancaster. Pitted against fierce fighters, a treacherous priest, and Sir Daniel, Dick seeks to become a knight and rescue his true love. Betrayed by his treacherous and brutal guardian, Sir Daniel Brackley, Dick seeks the help of John Amend-All, leader of the mysterious fellowship of the Black Arrow-and Brackley's sworn enemy. 'Set in England during the fifteenth-century Wars of the Roses, this swashbuckling historical novel by the author of 'Treasure Island' and 'Kidnapped' tells the story of young Dick Shelton. Spine faded, hinges loosening, picture plates somewhat foxed. Item #2269635 First thus, same date on title and copyright pages, Scribner seal on copyright page. Stevenson, Robert Louis The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses

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