A Masterpiece of American Literature The story of Tom Sawyer, a young boy growing up along the Mississippi river in the fictional town of St. Petersburg. A fun loving boy, Tom has many adventures often with his friend Huckleberry Finn. Originally a commercial failure, the book ended up being the best selling of Twain’s work during his lifetime. First published in 1876, this edition is derived from the original book with 160 black and white illustrations and is presented in the original book’s format and aspect ratio. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged. New West Press brings you the best in classic books. Our books are complete, unabridged, and reformatted with modern, easy to read print. Many of our books include the original illustrations in an updated format for the next generation of readers. Our books are crafted with life-long learners in mind and will delight readers both young and old.