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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: 150th Anniversary Edition: Celebrating Lewis Carroll's North East Connections

This 150th anniversary edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland commemorates the enduring legacy of Lewis Carroll's beloved tale, with a particular focus on the author's ties to the North East region of England. The book presents the original story of a young girl who falls down a rabbit hole into a whimsical and surreal world, encountering memorable characters such as the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts. This edition includes supplementary material that explores Carroll's life and associations with the North East, offering readers a contextual appreciation of the work's regional significance. more

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Lewis Carroll
Lewis Carroll

Lewis Carroll, born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was an English writer, mathematician, logician, photographer, and children's author. He is best known for his novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, which is celebrated for its unique imagination, rich symbolism, and humor. more

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