Howard Pyle 
The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions 

First published in 1907. 37 illustrations. According to Wikipedia: ‘Sir Lancelot was one of the Knights of the Round Table in the Arthurian legend. He was the most trusted of King Arthur’s knights and played a part in many of Arthur’s victories. Lancelot is best known for his love affair with Arthur’s wife Guinevere and the role he played in the search for the Holy Grail. He is also known as the most loyal friend of Arthur’s nephew, Sir Gawaine… Howard Pyle (March 5, 1853 – November 9, 1911) was an American illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people… His 1883 classic publication The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood remains in print, and his other books, frequently with medieval European settings, include a four-volume set on King Arthur.’