The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 1.
This short file contains only the opening of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, first published in 1876: the author's preface and the first three chapters. Twain explains in the preface that most of the adventures really happened, to himself or to schoolmates, and that he hoped to remind adults of how they once felt and thought. The chapters introduce Tom in the Mississippi River town of St. Petersburg, dodging his Aunt Polly, fighting a well-dressed new boy, turning the punishment of whitewashing the fence into a profitable game, and catching his first sight of Becky Thatcher. The comic tone and the sharp observation of boyhood are already there. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 1.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 1. by Mark Twain can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 1. in the public domain?
Yes. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 1. by Mark Twain is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 1.?
About 27 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 1.?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 1. by Mark Twain is filed under "Adventure" in the Vinteuil library.
