This classic novel has been read and enjoyed by millions since it was first published 138 years ago. While the story is timeless, there are elements in the story some modern readers might find to be confusing. In this edition, many of these questions will be addressed in the ninety reference notes. Tom Sawyer will thrill you with his escapades, with his mischievous pranks, and with his innocent charm. Discover again this slice of American historical fiction, and gain for yourself a new appreciation of the culture that was mid-nineteenth century America. This edition features classic...

What does it mean when we talk about Western Civilization? What are the constituent elements that make up this civilization? Do we look to Ancient Greece and Rome? Do we look to the Judeo-Christian religious traditions that have shaped the society? What about the traditions of secret societies such as the Masons? Do any one of these things define Western Civilization, or is it a mosaic of all these things, and many more? While not meant to be an exhaustive study of the history of Western Civilization, the essays in this volume should give a glimpse into some of the elements mentioned above,...