1904 The Black Arrow : R. L. Stevenson : Hardcover: VGC

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Published by Cassell and Company 1904

8vo Pictorial green cloth

The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson, published by Cassell & Company in 1904, is an attractive late‑Victorian edition of Stevenson’s historical romance set during the Wars of the Roses.

The Black Arrow tells the story of Richard (Dick) Shelton during the Wars of the Roses: how he becomes a knight, rescues his lady Joanna Sedley, and obtains justice for the murder of his father, Sir Harry Shelton. Outlaws in Tunstall Forest organised by Ellis Duckworth, whose weapon and calling card is a black arrow, cause Dick to suspect that his guardian Sir Daniel Brackley and his retainers are responsible for his father's murder. Dick's suspicions are enough to turn Sir Daniel against him, so he has no recourse but to escape from Sir Daniel and join the outlaws of the Black Arrow against him. This struggle sweeps him up into the greater conflict surrounding them all.

A very good copy. The cloth binding is in good condition, the joints are secure. Endpapers are good. No writing or names. Occasional light spotting. Overall a good copy.

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