Otto of the Silver Hand

A rich and engrossing thread of romance runs through this tale of the motherless son of a valiant robber baron of 13th century Germany. Young Otto, born into a warring household in a age when lawless chiefs were constantly fighting each other or despoiling the caravans of the merchant burghers, is raised in a monastery only to return to his family's domain and become painfully involved in the blood-feud between his father and the rival house of Trutz-Drachen. A modern legend, with the feel and sound of an ancient tale. The stories and drawings of Howard Pyle (1853-1911) epitomize the golden age of American illustration. A priceless contribution to American children's literature, Pyle's work set a standard of excellence, with tales and images remarkable for their engaging simplicity and penetrating realism...