* Whitman's Focus: Whitman Publishing Company was primarily known for publishing children's books, but their focus was on simpler, shorter stories, often with illustrations. They were famous for their "Big Little Books" series, which were small, affordable, and contained condensed versions of popular stories.
* Alice's Length: "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" is a longer, more complex novel, which wouldn't fit the typical format of Whitman's publications.
* Copyright: While Whitman could have published a shortened version, the original work by Lewis Carroll would still be subject to copyright restrictions.
However, Whitman might have published:
* Abridged versions: They might have published a condensed version of "Alice in Wonderland" for their Big Little Book series.
* Adaptations: They might have published a simplified retelling of the story with different illustrations or under a different title.
To be sure, you'd need to research Whitman's publishing history or check online resources for their complete catalogue.