Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra's classic novel Don Quixote is brought to life in this abridged version of The Life and Exploits of Don Quixote de la Mancha. This edition is perfect for readers who want to experience the story in its purest form, without the distractions of lengthy footnotes or academic analysis. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature or the Spanish Golden Age. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.