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  • Old Peter's Russian Tales

    by Arthur Ransome ...
    The stories in this book are those that Russian peasants tell their children and each other. In Russia hardly anybody is too old for fairy stories, and I have even heard soldiers on their way to the war talking of very wise and very beautiful princesses as they drank their tea by the side of the road. I think there must be more fairy stories told in Russia than anywhere else in the world. In this ... Read more

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  • A History of Story-telling: Studies in the development of narrative

    by Arthur Ransome ...
    In "A History of Story-telling," Ransome delves into the evolution and development of narrative techniques throughout history. The book explores various forms of storytelling, from ancient oral traditions to the modern novel, examining how storytelling techniques have evolved over time and across different cultures.Ransome's approach in "A History of Story-telling" is likely scholarly yet ... Read more

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  • Winter Holiday

    by Arthur Ransome ...
    ''Winter Holiday'' is the fourth novel of Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons series of children's books. It was published in 1933. In this story, the third set of major characters in the series, the Ds — Dick and Dorothea Callum—are introduced. The series' usual emphasis on boats and sailing is largely absent, as the story is set in the winter. Instead, the children's activities focus on ice ... Read more

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  • We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea

    by Arthur Ransome ...
    ''We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea'' is the seventh book in Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons series of children's books. In this book, the Swallows (Walker family) are the only recurring characters. They are staying in a new location, Pin Mill on the River Orwell upstream from the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich. The book features a small sailing cutter, the Goblin, which is almost identical to ... Read more

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  • The Complete Swallows and Amazons Adventures. 12 Books. Illustrated

    by Arthur Ransome ...
    This definitive collection brings together all twelve of Arthur Ransome’s beloved Swallows and Amazons novels, a timeless celebration of childhood freedom, outdoor adventure, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. First published between 1930 and 1947, these classic tales follow the exploits of the Walker children — the “Swallows” — and their spirited friends, the Blacketts, known as the ... Read more

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  • Swallows and Amazons (Swallows and Amazons Series #1)

    by Arthur Ransome ...
    The ultimate children's classic - long summer days filled with adventure. John, Susan, Titty and Roger sail their boat, Swallow, to a deserted island for a summer camping trip. Exploring and playing sailors is an adventure in itself but the island holds more excitement in store. Two fierce Amazon pirates, Nancy and Peggy, challenge them to war and a summer of battles and alliances ensues. 'My ... Read more

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  • Winter Holiday

    An Arctic Adventure of Ice Skating, Codes, and Self-Reliant Children in the Lake District

    by Arthur Ransome ...
    Illustrated by Arthur Ransome ...
    Published in 1933, *Winter Holiday* extends Arthur Ransome's celebrated Swallows and Amazons series into the frozen landscape of England's Lake District. The novel introduces Dick and Dorothea Callum, whose arrival at the railway station leads to an imaginative alliance with the Walker and Blackett children. Snow, ice, skiing, and scientific observation transform the familiar countryside into an ... Read more

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  • Arthur Ransome - Ultimate Collection

    Swallows and Amazons Series, Children's Books, Literary Studies and Historical Writings

    by Arthur Ransome ...
    Arthur Ransome's 'Ultimate Collection' is a rich compilation of his most cherished works, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the themes of adventure, friendship, and the natural world that characterize his writing. Encapsulating his renowned series 'Swallows and Amazons,' the collection showcases a unique blend of lyrical prose and vivid narrative, immersing the reader in the picturesque ... Read more

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  • Swallows & Amazons - The Complete Collection

    12 Novels including Swallowdale, Peter Duck, Winter Holiday, Coot Club, Pigeon Post, Secret Water, The Big Six, Missee Lee, Great Northern?

    by Arthur Ransome ...
    The Swallows & Amazons series of children's novels written by Arthur Ransome which follow the adventures of a group of children which occur between the two World Wars. The stories are mainly based around Sailing and are largely set in England although some of the novels do involve journeys to other places.This collection includes all 12 novels which were released as part of the series:Swallows and ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD

  • Swallows and Amazons (Book 1-12)

    Enriched edition. 12 Classic Lake District Sailing Adventures of Friendship, Exploration, and Summer Holiday Escapades

    by Arthur Ransome ...
    Illustrated by Arthur Ransome ...
    Arthur Ransome's series of books, 'Swallows and Amazons,' consisting of 12 volumes, is a delightful collection that follows the adventures of two groups of siblings as they go on various nautical escapades during their summer holidays in the English Lake District. Ransome's writing style is engaging and filled with vivid descriptions of the serene natural surroundings, making the reader feel like ... Read more

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  • Swallows and Amazons (Complete Series) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. ALL 12 Adventure Novels: Swallowdale, Peter Duck, Winter Holiday, Coot Club, Pigeon Post, Secret Water…

    by Arthur Ransome, Finian Umberwick ...
    Illustrated by Arthur Ransome ...
    Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons (Complete Series) gathers a landmark cycle of children's adventure fiction in which sailing, camping, mapmaking, and imaginative play become the materials of epic discovery. Set chiefly in the Lake District and the Norfolk Broads, the books combine precise nautical realism with a romance of childhood autonomy, transforming ordinary landscapes into archipelagos ... Read more

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  • Winter Holiday

    by Arthur Ransome ...
    'You know what it's like. Dark at teatime and sleeping indoors: nothing ever happens in the winter holidays.'Or so Nancy thinks. Then the lake ices over completely and the Swallows and Amazons, along with Dick and Dorothea - 'the D's' - plan a race to find the North Pole. How will they reach it if they can't sail? By sledges of course! But when a blizzard blows up and there is a mix up about ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD