The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Mark [B1375]

1938 HCDJ Harper & Brothers reprint edition of the 1876 children's classic, in nice clean condition with some dust jacket wear (see photos). Includes nine full page (mostly B&W) illustrations by Worth Brehm. This much loved and classic work of American literature is the story of Tom, a rambunctious young lad who lives with his Aunt Polly. Tom is a boy who doesn't much like going to school and throughout the book does everything he can to get out of it. Near the beginning of the novel Tom exhibits his keen wit by convincing some boys to paint his Aunt Polly's fence that he has been punished with having to do for skipping school. It is also a story of young love and of boyhood adventure and camaraderie. Tom and his friend Huckleberry Finn witness a murder, become pirates, are thought to be dead, and search for lost treasure. Set within the Mississippi river valley of Twain's youth, the novel is a witty portrayal of 19th century American life.

From recent Goodreads/Amazons reviews of various editions: "Read with the kids and was surprised how many parts of this book feel fresh. It is dated but the magic of childhood rings throughout."; "Never read it when I was young so I thought it was worth going back for. It was a sweet, fun read that I surprisingly enjoyed and engaged in."; "Basically just some kids doing shenanigans. Good stuff."; "I hope I never get tired of Tom Sawyer. I like who I am and what I think about when I read about grandiose adventure standing adjacent to small town Bayou, simplicity in the eyes of kids."