Book by ARTHUR RANSOME
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Arthur Ransome was born in 1884. He was in Russia in 1917 and witnessed the Revolution, which he reported for the Manchester Guardian. After escaping to Scandinavia, he settled in the Lake District of England with his Russian wife where, in 1929, he wrote Swallows and Amazons. Thus began a writing career that has produced some of the best children s literature of all time.
“He makes a tale of adventure a handbook to adventure.” –Observer
“There is plenty of excitement, a little danger, a quality of thinking, planning and fun which is delightful and stimulating.” –TLS
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Arthurr Ransoms e (illustrator). Revised Edition. [Swallows And Amazons #11] Published in 1943 it is " The last completed book set in the Lake District and features the Blackett sisters, the Amazons and the Callum siblings, Dick and Dorothea, known as the Ds. Ransome's most native character, the Great Aunt also features prominently as do many aspects of Lakeland life. The Dog's Home is based on a small stone hut built in the woods above Coniston Water close to Ransome's then residence" 340p. illus [B & W] maps Coloured charts on end papers.[ The list of titles on the back of the DJ was marked off by the previous owner] 340p.illus [B & W] map. Coloured sea charts on end papers. .illus ' The previous owner used the series list on the back of the DJ to mark the titles already read, else fine EKLSE. Seller Inventory # 045275
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