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. Physically, Richard Shelton is described as “sun-browned and grey-eyed.” Richard and the Black Arrows carried bows or crossbows, that fire black arrows. The distinctly colored weapons also serve as the group’s calling card. The other members of the Black Arrows include Ducksworth, Will Lawless, Christopher “Kit” Greensheve and John Capper. The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses by Robert Louis Stevenson was published as a novel in 1888. It is both a historical adventure novel and a romance novel. It first appeared as a serial in 1883 with the subtitle “A Tale of Tunstall Forest” under the pseudonym Captain George North.
Creators/Key ContributorsN. C. Wyeth, Robert Louis Stevenson
First Appearance “The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses; A Tale of Tunstall Forest” in Young Folks; A Boys’ and Girls’ Paper of Instructive and Entertaining Literature, vol. XXII #656 (Saturday, 30 June 1883) to vol. XXIII #672 (Saturday, 20 October 1883)
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Appearance List The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses; A Tale of Tunstall Forest in Young Folks; A Boys’ and Girls’ Paper of Instructive and Entertaining Literature, vol. XXII #656 (Saturday, 30 June 1883) to vol. XXIII #672 (Saturday, 20 October 1883), The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses (Novel, 1888). Comics: Thriller Comics #11 – The Black Arrow, Knockout #474. Film: The Black Arrow (1911).
Sample Read The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses [Internet Archive]
Description 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. Physically, Richard Shelton is described as “sun-browned and grey-eyed.” Richard and the Black Arrows carried bows or crossbows, that fire black arrows. The distinctly colored weapons also serve as the group’s calling card. The other members of the Black Arrows include Ducksworth, Will Lawless, Christopher “Kit” Greensheve and John Capper. The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses by Robert Louis Stevenson was published as a novel in 1888. It is both a historical adventure novel and a romance novel. It first appeared as a serial in 1883 with the subtitle “A Tale of Tunstall Forest” under the pseudonym Captain George North.
