From the dust jacket: The well-loved old story of the foolish, gallant knight-errant of La Mancha touches the spirit of romance and adventure in all youth. It belongs in very boy and girl's library as part of their literary heritage and education. This delightful version of Cervantes' classic brings the story to the young reader in beautiful English, with its original flavor perfectly preserved. Like a colorful, picturesque, old-world pageant Don Quixote's marvelous adventures and mishaps unfold, as he sallies forth in the world to right wrongs and seek brave undertakings. There is infinite humor and interest in each new event of the tale.