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Author: Lewis Carroll. (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson).Title: Alice's Adventures Under Ground. Being a Facsimile of the Original MS. Book Afterwards Developed into "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland".Publisher: London, Macmillan & Co, 1886. First Edition. This book is the first edition, limited to 5000 copies, of the facsimile of Dodgson's original manuscript.Language: Text in English.Size: 7.5 " X 5 ".Pages: viii-95 pages + publisher's catalog.Binding: Attractive and very good original Victorian full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges are gilt.Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown). Illustrations: Complete with the thirty-seven nice illustrations by Lewis Carroll. **** The book: This attractive First Edition is an enchanting facsimile of Lewis Carroll's original manuscript, Alice's Adventures Under Ground, which he created in 1864 as a…

"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" follows the escapades of a curious young girl named Alice, who, while bored on a riverbank, spots a white rabbit in a waistcoat. She follows it down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a whimsical world. Throughout her journey, Alice encounters peculiar characters like the hookah-smoking Caterpillar, the grinning Cheshire Cat, and the Mad Hatter hosting a nonsensical tea party. She experiences a series of transformations, shrinking and growing, as she navigates through the bizarre landscapes and meets creatures like the March Hare and the Dormouse. The Queen of Hearts, with her penchant for ordering beheadings, adds a touch of absurdity to the already surreal environment. Alice grapples with the nonsensical rules of Wonderland, engaging in peculiar conversations that highlight the absurd logic of this fantastical realm. As she tries to find her way home, she faces challenges, solves riddles, and discovers that the reality of Wonderland often defies logic. Ultimately, Alice's adventures culminate in her realizing that the world she encountered was a dream. She wakes up on the riverbank, pondering the strange and wonderful events she experienced in Wonderland, leaving readers with a blend of imagination, whimsy, and thought-provoking absurdity. Carroll's tale remains a classic exploration of childhood, curiosity, and the unpredictable nature of dreams.