Published by Purnell Books, Bristol, 1982. A Purnell Children’s Classic edition, made and printed in Germany. This illustrated hardback edition features classic black-and-white line drawings throughout and includes a full contents listing. It forms part of a children’s classic series that also included titles such as Treasure Island, Black Beauty, and Heidi. First published in 1865, the novel is considered one of the most influential works of literary nonsense, renowned for its imaginative storytelling, wordplay, and iconic characters including the Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts.