Otto of the Silver Hand

Howard Pyle was an American author and illustrator. Most of Pyle's books were intended for children but adults have also enjoyed reading his fantastic adventure and historical stories. Pyle is especially well known for his pictures of pirates which have popularized the prevalent stereotypes for how pirates are supposed to dress. Otto of the Silver Hand is a novel set in medieval Germany that centers around the son of a warlord who is raised in a monastery after his mother dies in childbirth.