This book of legendary short stories detailing the fantasy adventures of Conan the Barbarian, of Crimmeria, of the fictitious land of kingdoms ruled by Kull.  The level of imaginative detail of this geographic area of fantasy kingdoms is impressive. Conan is an intriguing character who lives by a simplistic warrior code of fighting and survival in a dangerous world.
The Hyborian Age introduction gives an incredibly imaginative and detailed overview of the geography and society of Conan’s land of kingdoms. The nine stories that follow are a series of dangerous and at times violent adventures, as Conan drifts from kingdom to kingdom trying to make his way in the mystical and confusing world he lives in. Conan is an experienced sword fighter, and has a highly tuned sense for survival, often being outnumbered in his many battles.
Each story can be read on its own, without any prior knowledge of the events or characters in previous stories. Very few details of other Conan stories are mentioned, except in the most general of terms, including the introduction story The Hyborian Age. This was undoubtedly a matter of necessity, as Conan stories were all originally published in magazines in the 1930’s.

Beyond the Black River and Shadows in the Moonlight appear to have the best true sense and spirit of adventure from this book, and both stories have a great element of suspense.The People of the Black Circle spends the most time exploring the mystical and magical aspects of the kingdoms where Conan lives.
Overall, Conan the Barbarian: The Original, Unabridged Adventures of the World’s Greatest Fantasy Hero, is an excellent collection of stories, that captures the reader’s imagination and is an excellent beginning series for any young fan of fantasy and adventure stories.