Notes: "The text of this edition is based on that first published in Great Britain by Collins Modern Classics in 1998. As explained in the 'Notes on the Text,' a number of corrections have been made to that setting. This edition for young readers was designed by Houghton Mifflin Company in 2001." Second printing by number line. Cover artist named on both dust jacket flaps. "5-97178" on inside rear flap. Unidentified uncredited map on dust jacket rear cover.