The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain
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Mark Twain created the memorable characters Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn drawing from the experiences of boys he grew up with in Missouri. Set by the Mississippi River in the 1840's, it follows these boys as they get into predicament after predicament. Tom's classic whitewashing of the fence has become part of American legend, and the book paints a nostalgic picture of life in the middle of the nineteenth century. Tom runs away from home to an island in the river, chases Injun Joe and his treasure, and even gets trapped in a cave for days with Becky Thatcher. The book is one of Twain's most beloved stories.
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Bibliographic source: Open Library- Who wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is by Mark Twain. The catalogue records its first publication in 1876. A later edition may have a different publication date on its copyright page.
- How long is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
The catalogue records 253 pages for a representative edition. Pagination varies with the publisher, format, type size and translation, so check the edition you intend to read.
