The text followed in this edition of Mansfield Park is that of the second (1816) edition, revised by the writer herself, and contains her latest corrections. In the few cases where an obvious mistake had been made, or where an essential word had been inadvertently omitted, though occurring in the first edition this has been rectified, and also in the preparation of the present edition where further errors have been discovered, and the word or word enclosed in square brackets; and the publishers acknowledge their indebtedness to the late Mr Brimley Johnson, whose corrections and emendations they have followed. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pomona Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.