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Book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Download or read book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn written by Mark Twain and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Many Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn  Unabridged and Illustrated

Download or read book The Many Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn Unabridged and Illustrated written by Mark Twain and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MS BookS Publishing presents Mark Twain's series of books featuring the fictional characters Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Over the years these stories have been heavily edited, abridged, and simplified to reach a juvenile market with illustrations showing Tom and Huck as 8-10-year-old boys; Mark Twain clearly intended the main characters to behave and talk as boys, 12-13 years of age --the artwork features precocious boys, about to become young adults; in Schoolhouse Hill, Mark Twain gives us the age of the new school boy as 15 --so that's that. This publication intends to represent truthfully and in detail the original manuscripts of the author, so the text is unabridged and untouched by editors or librarians--ALERT: If you are easily offended by colorful 19th Century Slang, this publication is not for you.This MS BookS Publication includes: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876); Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884); Tom Sawyer Abroad (1894, a parody of Jules Verne's adventure stories); Tom Sawyer, Detective (1896, a sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer); Schoolhouse Hill (1898, a version of The Mysterious Stranger, unfinished). Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer among the Indians, Tom Sawyer's Conspiracy, and Tom Sawyer's Gang Plans a Naval Battle --were stories Twain abandoned after a few chapters and not included in this collections. Some of the characters you will meet along the way: Tom Sawyer--Thomas Tom Sawyer, based on the young Samuel Clemens, is a cunning and playful boy of about 12 years of age; Aunt Polly--Tom's aunt, the sister of his dead mother; a bit controlling and abusive, but is in fact a caring woman; Mary--Aunt Polly's gentle and good-natured daughter; Sid Sawyer--Tom's whiny half-brother; Huckleberry Finn--Huckleberry Huck Finn is Tom's best friend and the narrator of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer Abroad, and Tom Sawyer, Detective; Joe Harper--Joseph Joe Harper is Tom's friend; he joins Tom and Huck as a pirate when they run away from home; Injun Joe--the main antagonist of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and is feared by the town; Jim--Jim flees slavery with Huck, who was escaping his drunken father; the King and the Duke--Two con men; Muff Potter--Muffren Muff Potter is a drunk but friendly fisherman; Dr. Robinson--The doctor who wanted the grave dug up; Ben Rogers--Benjamin Ben Rogers who whitewash the fence for Tom; Becky Thatcher--Judge Thatcher's daughter, known for being Tom Sawyer's love interest; Amy Lawrence--Becky Thatcher's rival and Tom's first love; Judge Thatcher--he shares responsibility for Huckleberry Finn with Widow Douglas, and it is to Judge Thatcher that Huckleberry Finn signs over his fortune; Mr. Dobbins--The hated schoolmaster at Tom's school.

Book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer   Huckleberry Finn  Illustrated

Download or read book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Huckleberry Finn Illustrated written by Mark Twain and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is a novel about a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. The story is set in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, inspired by Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived. Tom Sawyer's best friends include Joe Harper and Huckleberry Finn, who will get him into troubles, but also accompany him in glorious adventures... "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" - Huckleberry "Huck" Finn and his friend, Tom Sawyer, have each come into a considerable sum of money as a result of their earlier adventures. Huck is placed under the guardianship of the Widow Douglas, who, together with her stringent sister, Miss Watson, are attempting to "civilize" him and teach him religion. Finding civilized life confining, his spirits are raised somewhat when Tom Sawyer helps him to escape one night past Miss Watson's slave Jim, to meet up with Tom's gang of self-proclaimed "robbers."

Book The Complete Huckleberry Finn   Tom Sawyer Adventures  Unabridged

Download or read book The Complete Huckleberry Finn Tom Sawyer Adventures Unabridged written by Mark Twain and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-13 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Twain's 'The Complete Huckleberry Finn & Tom Sawyer Adventures (Unabridged)' is a literary treasure showcasing Twain's mastery of American storytelling. Through the adventures of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer, Twain explores themes of friendship, morality, and race in the antebellum South. Twain's witty, humorous, and often satirical writing style brings this classic tale to life, making it accessible to readers of all ages. The episodic structure and vivid characterizations make this book a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers today. Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, drew inspiration for his characters and settings from his own experiences growing up in Missouri and working as a steamboat pilot along the Mississippi River. His keen observations of human nature and societal issues allowed him to craft complex and relatable characters that endure in the literary canon. I highly recommend 'The Complete Huckleberry Finn & Tom Sawyer Adventures (Unabridged)' to readers looking for a thought-provoking and entertaining read that delves into the complexities of adolescence and society. Twain's classic work remains a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and cultural history.

Book The Complete Adventures Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn  Illustrated

Download or read book The Complete Adventures Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn Illustrated written by Mark Twain and published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together the four Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn novels: The Adventures of Tom Sawer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer Abroad and Tom Sawyer Detective by a famous American writer Mark Twain. "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" has been described as the first Great American Novel, Hemingway wrote: "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn." Huckleberry “Huck” Finn also narrates Tom Sawyer Abroad and Tom Sawyer, Detective, two shorter sequels to the first two books.

Book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer   Huckleberry Finn

Download or read book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Huckleberry Finn written by Mark Twain and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-24 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn' is a classic novel that follows the adventures of two young boys, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, as they navigate the challenges of growing up in the American South. Twain's vivid descriptions and use of dialect immerse the reader in the post-Civil War era, capturing both the innocence of childhood and the complexities of adult society. The novel is a coming-of-age story that touches on themes of friendship, freedom, and morality, making it a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today. The book is written in Twain's signature style, blending humor and wit with poignant social commentary, showcasing his mastery of storytelling and keen insight into human nature. Mark Twain, a prominent American author and humorist, drew inspiration for 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn' from his own experiences growing up in Missouri and his observations of Southern society. Twain's writing is known for its satirical edge and ability to shed light on the injustices and hypocrisies of the time, making his works both entertaining and thought-provoking. The author's unique perspective and storytelling prowess have solidified his place in literary history. I highly recommend 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn' to readers who appreciate richly detailed narratives, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes. Mark Twain's masterful storytelling and insightful social commentary make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and the human experience.

Book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer AND The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn  Unabridged  Complete with All Original Illustrations

Download or read book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer AND The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Unabridged Complete with All Original Illustrations written by Mark Twain and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-25 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Sawyer is an intelligent resourceful orphan who enjoys a life of freedom that is unsheltered from life's hardships. He is an immediately attractive character who draws the reader through his adventures. Huck Finn is more superstitious and naïve, but still an adventurous survivor. Together they engage with their world in this classic coming of age story. What makes these two books classics? Twain's characters are surprising, unforgettable and truly human. The dialog faithfully reproduces the common speech of his day. Twain explains, "In this book a number of dialects are used, to wit: the Missouri negro dialect; the extremest form of the backwoods Southwestern dialect; the ordinary 'Pike County' dialect; and four modified varieties of this last. The shadings have not been done in a haphazard fashion, or by guesswork; but painstakingly, and with the trustworthy guidance and support of personal familiarity with these several forms of speech." The plot combines adventure, suspense and mischief with the darker side of humanity: murder, deceit, brutality and racial prejudice. Twain's trademark humor and observations of human nature are never far. Hemingway concludes "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn . . . It is the best book we have." Features of this edition: Complete and unabridged Includes 335 original illustrations Crisp text set in modern easily read font.

Book The Complete Adventures of Huckleberry Finn And Tom Sawyer  Unabridged

Download or read book The Complete Adventures of Huckleberry Finn And Tom Sawyer Unabridged written by Mark Twain and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 635 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Huckleberry "Huck" Finn is a fictional character created by Mark Twain, who first appeared in the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and is the protagonist and narrator of its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He is 12 or 13 years old during the former and a year older ("thirteen or fourteen or along there," Chapter 17) at the time of the latter. Huck also narrates Tom Sawyer Abroad and Tom Sawyer, Detective, two shorter sequels to the first two books. This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents and the following works: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer Abroad, Tom Sawyer, Detective.

Book The Complete Adventures of Huckleberry Finn And Tom Sawyer  Unabridged

Download or read book The Complete Adventures of Huckleberry Finn And Tom Sawyer Unabridged written by Mark Twain and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-20 with total page 729 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Twain's 'The Complete Adventures of Huckleberry Finn And Tom Sawyer (Unabridged)' is a seminal work in American literature, renowned for its vivid depiction of the antebellum South and exploration of social issues like racism and freedom. Twain's writing style blends humor and satire, capturing the essence of American society in the 19th century. The book's unique narrative structure, featuring the misadventures of two iconic characters, Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer, showcases Twain's ability to portray the complexities of childhood innocence and adult hypocrisy. This unabridged edition offers readers the full scope of Twain's vision, allowing them to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of his storytelling. Mark Twain, a renowned humorist and social critic, drew inspiration from his own experiences growing up in the South and traveling the Mississippi River, infusing his work with authentic details and poignant observations. His deep understanding of human nature and sharp wit make 'The Complete Adventures of Huckleberry Finn And Tom Sawyer' a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages. I highly recommend this masterful work to anyone interested in exploring the complexities of American history and society through the lens of two unforgettable characters.

Book The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer   The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn

Download or read book The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn written by Mark Twain and published by Delhi Open Books. This book was released on 2020-09-20 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Sawyer is an intelligent resourceful orphan who enjoys a life of freedom that is unsheltered from life's hardships. He is an immediately attractive character who draws the reader through his adventures. Huck Finn is more superstitious and naïve, but still an adventurous survivor. Together they engage with their world in this classic coming of age story. What makes these two books classics? Twain's characters are surprising, unforgettable and truly human. The dialog faithfully reproduces the common speech of his day. Twain explains, "In this book a number of dialects are used, to wit: the Missouri negro dialect; the extremest form of the backwoods Southwestern dialect; the ordinary 'Pike County' dialect; and four modified varieties of this last. The shadings have not been done in a haphazard fashion, or by guesswork; but painstakingly, and with the trustworthy guidance and support of personal familiarity with these several forms of speech." The plot combines adventure, suspense and mischief with the darker side of humanity: murder, deceit, brutality and racial prejudice. Twain's trademark humor and observations of human nature are never far. Hemingway concludes "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn . . . It is the best book we have." Features of this edition: Complete and unabridged Includes 335 original illustrations Crisp text set in modern easily read font.

Book The Complete Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn   the Adventures of Tom Sawyer  Adventures of Huckleberry Finn T

Download or read book The Complete Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn the Adventures of Tom Sawyer Adventures of Huckleberry Finn T written by Mark Twain and published by . This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 822 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together the four Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn novels: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer Abroad and Tom Sawyer, Detective. The novels are unabridged and the first two are fully illustrated with the original drawings. These are classic stories written by Mark Twain between 1876 and 1896. "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" has been described as the first Great American Novel, Hemingway wrote: "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn." It should be noted that Twain repeatedly uses the word "nigger" which was in common use when the novels were written.

Book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn

Download or read book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn written by Mark Twain and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great American novelist, illustrated by a great American artist—now available in a collectible two-volume set In 1936, the Heritage Press, a publisher of fine editions, commissioned Norman Rockwell to illustrate Mark Twain’s Adventures of Tom Sawyer; four years later, they asked him to illustrate The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as well. For each book, Rockwell created eight full-color paintings and numerous pen-and-ink drawings, the product of extensive on-the-ground research in Twain’s hometown of Hannibal, Missouri. Famously, Rockwell even tried to buy some Hannibal residents’ old clothes, to dress his models in. For years, the Rockwell editions of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn have been unavailable in stores. Now, Abbeville Press is proud to reissue them as a handsome new clothbound set. The color plates are reproduced from new photography of Rockwell’s original paintings, the typesetting has been done anew to a high standard, and new introductions—illustrated with Rockwell’s rarely seen preliminary sketches—examine this unique encounter between two legendary chroniclers of America. Publisher’s note: These volumes present Mark Twain’s text unabridged and unedited, as it appeared in the original American editions of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885).

Book The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer   Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn

Download or read book The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn written by Mark Twain and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-07 with total page 786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Sawyer is an intelligent resourceful orphan who enjoys a life of freedom that is unsheltered from life's hardships. He is an immediately attractive character who draws the reader through his adventures. Huck Finn is more superstitious and naïve, but still an adventurous survivor. Together they engage with their world in this classic coming of age story. What makes these two books classics? Twain's characters are surprising, unforgettable and truly human. The dialog faithfully reproduces the common speech of his day. Twain explains, "In this book a number of dialects are used, to wit: the Missouri negro dialect; the extremest form of the backwoods Southwestern dialect; the ordinary 'Pike County' dialect; and four modified varieties of this last. The shadings have not been done in a haphazard fashion, or by guesswork; but painstakingly, and with the trustworthy guidance and support of personal familiarity with these several forms of speech." The plot combines adventure, suspense and mischief with the darker side of humanity: murder, deceit, brutality and racial prejudice. Twain's trademark humor and observations of human nature are never far. Hemingway concludes "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn . . . It is the best book we have." Features of this edition: Complete and unabridged Includes 335 original illustrations Crisp text set in modern easily read font.

Book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Hucleberry Finn

Download or read book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Hucleberry Finn written by Mark Twain and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-07 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn: Illustrated by Mark Twain. With over 300 illustrations. Adventures of Tom Sawyer, searching for treasure, witnessing a murder, getting caught in a bat cave, tricking others into doing his work, running away with Huckleberry Finn--Tom Sawyer's antics and mischief-making are sheer, child-pleasing delight. Adventures of Huck Finn, son of the town vagrant drunkard. Sleeping on doorsteps when the weather is fair, in empty hogsheads during storms, and living off of what he receives from others, lives the life of a destitute vagabond. Tom Sawyer Abroad in a parody of Jules Verne adventure stories. Tom, Huck, and Jim set sail to Africa in a futuristic hot air balloon, where they survive encounters with lions, robbers, and fleas to see some of the world's greatest wonders, including the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Tom Sawyer Detective, he attempts to solve a mysterious murder in this burlesque of the immensely popular detective novels of the time

Book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer  and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn  Classic Illustrated Edition

Download or read book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Classic Illustrated Edition written by Mark Twain and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book One: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is an 1876 novel about a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. It is set in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, inspired by Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived. Tom Sawyer lives with his Aunt Polly and his half-brother Sid. He skips school to swim and is made to whitewash the fence the next day as punishment. He cleverly persuades his friends to trade him small treasures for the privilege of doing his work. He then trades the treasures for Sunday School tickets which one normally receives for memorizing verses consistently, redeeming them for a Bible, much to the surprise and bewilderment of the superintendent who thought "it was simply preposterous that this boy had warehoused two thousand sheaves of Scriptural wisdom on his premises--a dozen would strain his capacity, without a doubt." Book Two: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (or, in more recent editions, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn) is a novel by Mark Twain, first published in the United Kingdom in December 1884 and in the United States in February 1885. Commonly named among the Great American Novels, the work is among the first in major American literature to be written throughout in vernacular English, characterized by local color regionalism. It is told in the first person by Huckleberry "Huck" Finn, a friend of Tom Sawyer and narrator of two other Twain novels (Tom Sawyer Abroad and Tom Sawyer, Detective). It is a direct sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Book The Complete Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn  Unabridged

Download or read book The Complete Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn Unabridged written by Mark Twain and published by Blurb. This book was released on 2019-03-31 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is about a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. Tom Sawyer accompanies Huckleberry Finn to the graveyard at night, where they witness a trio of body snatchers getting into a fight. When one of the men is killed, they overhear the murderer's plans to bury a box of treasure. What follows is a an adventure of a lifetime, as Tom and Huck search for the hidden treasure. Huckleberry Finn runs away from the abuse of his alcoholic father. He immediately befriends a runaway slave named Jim, who is escaping the abuse of his owners. The two set out on a journey that involves theft, murder, and revenge. Along the way, Huckleberry Finn encounters Tom Sawyer, and the two hatch a plan to save Jim from a lifetime of slavery. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is an 1876 novel about a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. The story is set in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, inspired by Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived. Tom Sawyer lives with his Aunt Polly and his half-brother Sid. Tom dirties his clothes in a fight and is made to whitewash the fence the next day as punishment. He cleverly persuades his friends to trade him small treasures for the privilege of doing his work. He then trades the treasures for Sunday School tickets which one normally receives for memorizing verses, redeeming them for a Bible, much to the surprise and bewilderment of the superintendent who thought "it was simply preposterous that this boy had warehoused two thousand sheaves of Scriptural wisdom on his premises - a dozen would strain his capacity, without a doubt." Tom falls in love with Becky Thatcher, a new girl in town, and persuades her to get "engaged" by kissing him. But their romance collapses when she learns Tom has been "engaged" previously to Amy Lawrence. Shortly after Becky shuns him, he accompanies Huckleberry Finn to the graveyard at night, where they witness the murder of Dr. Robinson.

Book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn

Download or read book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn written by Mark Twain and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-10 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn contains two complete books written by Mark Twain. THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN (Tom Sawyer's Comrade) THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER This edition has the original text and illustrations from 1884 Tom Sawyer, an orphan, lives with his Aunt Polly and his half-brother Sid in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri sometime in the 1840s. A fun-loving boy, Tom skips school to go swimming and is made to whitewash his aunt's fence for the entirety of the next day, Saturday, as punishment. ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN (Tom Sawyer's Comrade) 1884 illustrated edition with the original text. The story begins in fictional St. Petersburg, Missouri (based on the actual town of Hannibal, Missouri), on the shore of the Mississippi River "forty to fifty years ago" (the novel having been published in 1884). Huckleberry "Huck" Finn (the protagonist and first-person narrator) and his friend, Thomas "Tom" Sawyer, have each come into a considerable sum of money as a result of their earlier adventures (detailed in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer). Huck explains how he is placed under the guardianship of the Widow Douglas, who, together with her stringent sister, Miss Watson, are attempting to "sivilize" him and teach him religion. Finding civilized life confining, his spirits are raised somewhat when Tom Sawyer helps him to escape one night past Miss Watson's slave Jim, to meet up with Tom's gang of self-proclaimed "robbers". Just as the gang's activities begin to bore Huck, he is suddenly interrupted by the reappearance of his shiftless father, "Pap", an abusive alcoholic. Knowing that Pap would only spend the money on alcohol, Huck is successful in preventing Pap from acquiring his fortune; however, Pap kidnaps Huck and leaves town with him. EXPLANATORY IN this book a number of dialects are used, to wit: the Missouri negro dialect; the extremest form of the backwoods Southwestern dialect; the ordinary "Pike County" dialect; and four modified varieties of this last. The shadings have not been done in a haphazard fashion, or by guesswork; but painstakingly, and with the trustworthy guidance and support of personal familiarity with these several forms of speech. I make this explanation for the reason that without it many readers would suppose that all these characters were trying to talk alike and not succeeding. THE AUTHOR. Why does this book cost more than other versions on Amazon? This edition is printed using a 12 pt. font and is designed to be more readable than other cheaper knock-offs. Make sure you "Look Inside" this book so you can see the difference.