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Roughing It (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Author : Mark Twain

Publisher : Diversion Books

Page : pages

File Size : 34,63 MB

Release : 2015-05-12

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1626818010

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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. The Old West comes to life in Mark Twain’s fictionalized account of living on the frontier. As he travels through the West with his brother, Twain dabbles in gold prospecting, lecturing, and newspaper writing and encounters an unforgettable cast of characters. ROUGHING IT chronicles Twain’s early adventures, both real and imagined, and reveals how one of America’s greatest writers got his start.



The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Author : Mark Twain

Publisher : Diversion Books

Page : pages

File Size : 12,87 MB

Release : 2015-05-12

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1626817952

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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. A seminal classic from one of America’s greatest writers, THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN is at once a boyhood tale of life on the Mississippi and a symbolic exploration of race in America. While Huck and Jim journey down the Mississippi River, they encounter murderous thieves, warring clans, and a self-proclaimed duke and king, all underscored by Mark Twain’s characteristic wit. As pertinent today as it was a century ago, THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN is a must-have for any reader.



Life on the Mississippi (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Author : Mark Twain

Publisher : Diversion Books

Page : pages

File Size : 49,20 MB

Release : 2015-05-12

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1626817979

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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI is the definitive guide to the Mississippi River Valley, and who better to illustrate this colorful region than Mark Twain? Drawing on boyhood memories, historical records, and tall tales, Twain crafts a portrait of the place where he spent his formative years. Both witty and informative, this classic travel narrative is an ideal companion to Twain’s Mississippi River novels, THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN and TOM SAWYER.



The Innocents Abroad (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Author : Mark Twain

Publisher : Diversion Books

Page : pages

File Size : 46,78 MB

Release : 2015-05-12

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1626818002

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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. In this parody of a traditional travelogue, Mark Twain chronicles his expedition through Europe to the Holy Land. Although based on true events, THE INNOCENTS ABREAD is as full of ironic wit and smart satire as any of Twain’s novels. As the story takes us from France to Rome to Jerusalem, we discover truths about our world and its inhabitants, seen through Twain’s uniquely humorous lens.



Eve’s Diary (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Author : Mark Twain

Publisher : Diversion Books

Page : pages

File Size : 13,58 MB

Release : 2015-05-12

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1626818029

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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. In this first-person story of the Garden of Eden, the world’s first woman chronicles her daily life. Eve’s observations of the natural world, her own existence, and of course, her husband, Adam, are both comical and poignant. From her entrance into Eden to her eventual death, EVE’S DIARY is Mark Twain’s unique spin on one of the most well-known stories in history.



Kidnapped (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Author : Robert Louis Stevenson

Publisher : Diversion Books

Page : pages

File Size : 22,23 MB

Release : 2015-09-29

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1682301338

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Robert Louis Stevenson’s early work of children’s literature is as thrilling as his other masterpiece, TREASURE ISLAND. Transporting readers to the Scottish Highlands and across the high seas, KIDNAPPED tells the story of David Balfour, a seventeen-year-old boy taken prisoner on the ship the Covenant. His action-packed adventures and exciting escape will captivate readers to the last page.



A Tale of Two Cities (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Author : Charles Dickens

Publisher : Diversion Books

Page : pages

File Size : 35,72 MB

Release : 2015-08-18

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1682300269

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Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. From its iconic opening line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," A TALE OF TWO CITIES is a story of duality and drama. Dickens paints a picture of life in both Paris and London before and during the French Revolution. With its sharp social commentary and unforgettable characters, this novel is a masterpiece of Victorian literature.



The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (Omnibus Edition) (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Author : Mark Twain

Publisher : Diversion Books

Page : pages

File Size : 24,71 MB

Release : 2015-05-12

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1626818053

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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. Two beloved tales of growing up on the Mississippi, from one of America’s most celebrated writers. THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER and its sequel, THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN, follow two boys on dangerous adventures and journeys of self-discovery. Twain’s sharp satire and observations on race make this classic duo a necessity for modern readers.



The Swiss Family Robinson (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Author : Johann David Wyss

Publisher : Diversion Books

Page : 421 pages

File Size : 36,40 MB

Release : 2016-06-28

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1682307638

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A beloved adventure classic, The Swiss Family Robinson is a tale of courage in the face of the unknown that has endured the test of time. Trapped on a remote island after a storm leaves them shipwrecked, a Swiss pastor, his wife, and their four sons must pull together if they want to survive. Hunting, farming, and exploring a strange land for the first time, each son not only tests his own bravery, but discovers a skill all his own as they each adapt to this new, wild place. Full of wonder, revelation, and invention, this timeless adventure story has sparked imaginations of readers young and old for generations. Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, this Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. For more classic titles like this, visit www.diversionbooks.com/ebooks/diversion-classics



Little Women (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Author : Louisa May Alcott

Publisher : Diversion Books

Page : pages

File Size : 46,5 MB

Release : 2015-09-29

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1682301230

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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. The story of four sisters in Civil War-era Massachusetts, LITTLE WOMEN is a poignant tale of a family growing up. Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy find their way in the world of poverty, employment, illness, and heartbreak. At once a sharp exploration of gender roles and a touching story of family, this novel is a beautiful tale of coming of age that endures today.