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Referenced as a book about Robin Hood written in the 1980s by a historian who 'was very keen on cricket.' The book is cited for theories about Robin Hood's origins and the church collection wheeze.

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Described as 'This book came out a couple of years ago' by 'one of the great living experts on Robin Hood.' Referenced for her theory about where Robin Hood comes from, particularly the connection to the Virgin Mary.

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Described as 'probably the key fictional work that helps to generate the myth.' Referenced for introducing the archery contest with splitting the arrow, and the rivalry between Anglo-Saxons and Normans.

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Described as 'a novel about Maid Marian' written by 'a friend of Shelley's who wrote satirical novels.' Referenced as introducing the love triangle between Robin Hood, the Sheriff of Nottingham, and Maid Marian.

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Referenced as his 'version of Robin Hood' published in 1883, a children's book with his own illustrations that established the template for Robin Hood's appearance (Lincoln Green, feathers in the hat) and the faux medieval dialect. Described as still being in print.

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Explicitly described as 'an absolutely brilliant brilliant example' that Tom 'read in preparation for this.' The book focuses on the story of Robin Hood's death and the traditions around his supposed grave at Kirkley's.