Product Description
The Adventures Of Huckleberry, written by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens), with illustrations by Baldwin Hawes, and introduction by May Lamberton Becker . A Rainbow Classics book, published by the World Publishing Company in Cleveland, and printed in the U.S.A., copyright 1947. The book is 377 printed pages, 8 1/2" x 6" (216mm x 152mm). No dust jacket.
The book is in good condition. The binding of the front cover to the spine is cracked (but not completely separated) and page 3/4 is partially loose. There is a child's name written on the inside of the front cover in pencil. The covers have light wear along the edges (see photos).
Synopsis: The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Huckleberry Finn, who runs away from home to escape his abusive father. Huck joins up with a runaway slave named Jim, and together they embark on a journey down the Mississippi River. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including con men, a duke and a king, and even a group of robbers. As they travel, Huck grapples with moral dilemmas, such as whether or not to help Jim escape slavery. The novel offers a scathing critique of racism and societal hypocrisy, while also exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, and the nature of freedom.
Product Description
The Adventures Of Huckleberry, written by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens), with illustrations by Baldwin Hawes, and introduction by May Lamberton Becker . A Rainbow Classics book, published by the World Publishing Company in Cleveland, and printed in the U.S.A., copyright 1947. The book is 377 printed pages, 8 1/2" x 6" (216mm x 152mm). No dust jacket.
The book is in good condition. The binding of the front cover to the spine is cracked (but not completely separated) and page 3/4 is partially loose. There is a child's name written on the inside of the front cover in pencil. The covers have light wear along the edges (see photos).
Synopsis: The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Huckleberry Finn, who runs away from home to escape his abusive father. Huck joins up with a runaway slave named Jim, and together they embark on a journey down the Mississippi River. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including con men, a duke and a king, and even a group of robbers. As they travel, Huck grapples with moral dilemmas, such as whether or not to help Jim escape slavery. The novel offers a scathing critique of racism and societal hypocrisy, while also exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, and the nature of freedom.