1906 Antique Children's ALICE IN WONDERLAND M. A. Donohue ONLY ONE WORLDWIDE

  

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ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND by Lewis Carroll With Forty-Two Illustrations By John Tenniel. Not dated, but gift inscription dates it to 1906. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, adorned with the evocative illustrations of Sir John Tenniel, is a timeless journey into the whimsical and surreal.

Of Chicago, this classic edition invites readers into the vivid imagination of Carroll, where logic bends and the impossible becomes real. Follow young Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into Wonderland, encountering peculiar characters like the ever-late White Rabbit, the mischievous Cheshire Cat, and the volatile Queen of Hearts. Then, step through the looking glass into a mirrored world of enchantment and chessboard wonders, where Alice must navigate a fantastical landscape to claim her place as queen.

Sir John Tenniel's illustrations breathe life into this dreamlike narrative, capturing the charm, humor, and strangeness of Carroll's words. Together, the stories weave an enchanting tapestry of playful absurdity and thought-provoking whimsy, offering both children and adults a journey unlike any other.

Edition is a treasure trove of literary and artistic delight, perfect for collectors and dreamers alike. This book also includes Life of a Brownie. For those of you wishing to know more about this story. In Life of a Brownie, M. Donohue invites readers into a whimsical world where mischievous yet kind-hearted brownies scurry through the pages, leaving behind a trail of magic and adventure. These tiny, sprightly creatures, much like the legendary folklore brownies, are secretive helpers of the night-creatures who dwell unseen, assisting in chores and playfully stirring up lighthearted trouble. Unlike the brownies of Scottish lore who favor homes and hearths, the brownies in this tale explore forests, meadows, and hidden nooks, bringing charm and wonder wherever they go.

The story follows one particularly curious brownie on a journey filled with misadventures, clever escapes, and unexpected friendships. Along the way, he encounters talking animals, enchanted landscapes, and puzzling dilemmas that test his wit and courage. Told with a lively, poetic rhythm and adorned with delightful illustrations, Life of a Brownie captures the enchantment of childhood imagination, blending humor, warmth, and just a touch of mischief.

It's a tale that reminds readers-both young and old-that sometimes, the smallest creatures hold the biggest magic. For those of you wishing to learn more about the most famous children's book of all time, I have included the following information. What is Alice in Wonderland? Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a children's novel. The title is usually shortened to Alice in Wonderland.

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson wrote the book. He wrote it using the pen name Lewis Carroll. John Tenniel drew the 42 pictures in the book. The book was published by Macmillan Publishers in London. It was released on 26 November 1865. It has been adapted to numerous movies.

The story starts with Alice sitting with her sister beside a lake. Suddenly, a white rabbit runs by. She finds his rabbit hole. She falls through the hole.

She meets many characters underground and has some amazing adventures. She grows larger or smaller by eating different things like cakes and mushrooms. At the end, she enters a lovely garden. The Knave of Hearts is charged with stealing some tarts.

Alice thinks the trial is ridiculous. There is a great commotion. She is back where she started, sitting with her sister beside the lake.

The story was told on a summer outing to three little girls. One of them was named Alice Liddell. Alice asked Dodgson to write the story down. The story was first called Alice's Adventures Under Ground.

When Dodgson prepared the Alice story for publication, he added more events, such as the Mad Hatters's Tea Party, new characters, such as the Cheshire Cat, and changed the title to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The story was so popular that Dodgson, (under the pen name Lewis Carroll), wrote a sequel called Through the Looking-Glass. The Alice stories, often known as Alice in Wonderland, are popular in music, movies and plays. Who was the Real Alice? Alice, along with her sisters Edith and Lorina, first met Lewis Carroll on April 25, 1856, as he and a friend were setting up to photograph Christ Church Cathedral from the garden of the Dean's residence.

Over the next few years, Carroll would become a close friend of the Liddell family. Alice and her sisters were frequent models for Carroll's photography, and he often took the children on outings.

On July 4th, 1862, Carroll and the Rev. Robinson Duckworth took the girls boating up the Isis.

Alice later recalled that as the company took tea on a shaded bank, she implored Carroll to tell us a story. According to Carroll, "in a desperate attempt" and "without the least idea what was to happen afterwards, " he sent his heroine straight down a rabbit-hole. Upon Alice's urging, Carroll began writing down his tale. On November 26, 1864, he presented her with an elaborate hand-illustrated manuscript, titled Alice's Adventures Under Ground.

When Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was published a year later, Alice Liddell became immortalized as the inspiration for Carroll's much-loved literary character. But unlike the fictional "Alice, " Alice Liddell grew up. By the time Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There was published, she was almost 20 years old, and Carroll's close friendship with the Liddell family had weakened. His sequel can be seen as a fond farewell to Alice as she enters adulthood. In 1880, Alice married amateur cricket player Reginald Hargreaves.

She lived the cultured life of a country lady in Lyndhurst, England. She had three sons, two of whom were killed in World War I. Alice traveled to the United States in 1932 to receive an honorary doctorate from Columbia University in celebration of the centennial anniversary of Carroll's birth.

She died two years later. Following are photographs including the real Alice, the three friends, and Dodgson (these images are not included in the book offered here, but thought you may enjoy them). The following photos were taken from the book as shown below. As you can see, the artist John Tenniel truly worked his magic and portrayed here.

A perfect addition for the serious collector or dealer that should not be missed. More about this book: It has hardbound covers and measures approx. 7 1/2" x 5" with 190 pages for the Alice story, plus 117 pages for the Life of a Brownie story. Also includes a few pages at the rear for publisher's other works of the time. All original endpapers are present and book is complete.

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