The History Of The Robinhood Society: In Which The Origin Of That Illustrious Body Of Men Is Traced (1764)

""The History of the Robinhood Society: In Which the Origin of That Illustrious Body of Men is Traced"" is a historical account written by Francis Gentleman in 1764. The book explores the origins and evolution of the Robinhood Society, a legendary group of outlaws and rebels who were said to have lived in the forests of England during the Middle Ages. Gentleman delves into the historical context of the society, examining the political and social factors that led to its formation and the legends and myths that have grown up around it over the centuries. He also examines the various characters associated with the Robinhood Society, including the legendary figure of Robin Hood himself, and the impact that they have had on English popular culture. This book is a fascinating exploration of one of the most enduring and beloved legends in English history, and is sure to captivate readers interested in medieval history, folklore, and mythology.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.