Author: Arthur Ransome
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 1456636383
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
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 childhood simply would not have been the same without this book. It created a whole world to explore, one that lasted long in the imagination after the final page had been read' - Marcus Sedgwick
Swallows and Amazons (Swallows and Amazons Series #1)
Author: Arthur Ransome
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 1456636383
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
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 childhood simply would not have been the same without this book. It created a whole world to explore, one that lasted long in the imagination after the final page had been read' - Marcus Sedgwick
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 1456636383
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
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 childhood simply would not have been the same without this book. It created a whole world to explore, one that lasted long in the imagination after the final page had been read' - Marcus Sedgwick
Swallows & Amazons (ALL 12 Adventure Novels)
Author: Arthur Ransome
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2718
Book Description
Arthur Ransome's 'Swallows & Amazons' series is a collection of 12 adventure novels that follow the exciting escapades of the Walker and Blackett children during their summer holidays in the English Lake District. Ransome's vivid and descriptive writing style brings to life the beauty of the setting and the imaginative adventures of the young characters. The books are filled with sailing expeditions, treasure hunts, and daring missions, making them a delightful read for both children and adults alike. Set in the early 20th century, the series provides a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era of childhood adventure and camaraderie. Arthur Ransome, a former journalist and foreign correspondent, drew inspiration from his own experiences sailing and exploring the Lake District when writing the 'Swallows & Amazons' series. His love for the outdoors and his deep understanding of children's perspectives shine through in his storytelling, capturing the essence of childhood wonder and exploration. I highly recommend 'Swallows & Amazons' to readers of all ages who enjoy timeless adventure stories with a nostalgic charm. Ransome's classic series is sure to captivate and inspire the imagination of anyone who embarks on this literary journey.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2718
Book Description
Arthur Ransome's 'Swallows & Amazons' series is a collection of 12 adventure novels that follow the exciting escapades of the Walker and Blackett children during their summer holidays in the English Lake District. Ransome's vivid and descriptive writing style brings to life the beauty of the setting and the imaginative adventures of the young characters. The books are filled with sailing expeditions, treasure hunts, and daring missions, making them a delightful read for both children and adults alike. Set in the early 20th century, the series provides a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era of childhood adventure and camaraderie. Arthur Ransome, a former journalist and foreign correspondent, drew inspiration from his own experiences sailing and exploring the Lake District when writing the 'Swallows & Amazons' series. His love for the outdoors and his deep understanding of children's perspectives shine through in his storytelling, capturing the essence of childhood wonder and exploration. I highly recommend 'Swallows & Amazons' to readers of all ages who enjoy timeless adventure stories with a nostalgic charm. Ransome's classic series is sure to captivate and inspire the imagination of anyone who embarks on this literary journey.
Swallows and Amazons (Swallows and Amazons Series #1)
Author: Arthur Ransome
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 1456636383
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
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 childhood simply would not have been the same without this book. It created a whole world to explore, one that lasted long in the imagination after the final page had been read' - Marcus Sedgwick
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 1456636383
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
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 childhood simply would not have been the same without this book. It created a whole world to explore, one that lasted long in the imagination after the final page had been read' - Marcus Sedgwick
The Making of Swallows and Amazons (1974)
Author: Sophie Neville
Publisher: Lutterworth Press
ISBN: 0718845897
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
In 1973 Sophie Neville was cast as Titty alongside Virginia McKenna, Ronald Fraser and Suzanna Hamilton in the film Swallows & Amazons. Made before the advent of digital technology, the child stars lived out Arthur Ransome's epic adventure in the great outdoors without ever seeing a script. Encouraged by her mother, Sophie Neville kept a diary about her time filming on location in the lakes and mountains of Cumbria. Bouncy and effervescent, extracts from her childhood diary are interspersed among her memories of the cast and crew as well as photographs, maps and newspaper articles, offering a child's eye view of the making of the film from development to premiere - and the aftermath.
Publisher: Lutterworth Press
ISBN: 0718845897
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
In 1973 Sophie Neville was cast as Titty alongside Virginia McKenna, Ronald Fraser and Suzanna Hamilton in the film Swallows & Amazons. Made before the advent of digital technology, the child stars lived out Arthur Ransome's epic adventure in the great outdoors without ever seeing a script. Encouraged by her mother, Sophie Neville kept a diary about her time filming on location in the lakes and mountains of Cumbria. Bouncy and effervescent, extracts from her childhood diary are interspersed among her memories of the cast and crew as well as photographs, maps and newspaper articles, offering a child's eye view of the making of the film from development to premiere - and the aftermath.
Swallows and Amazons
Author: Arthur Ransome
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Swallows and Amazons" by Arthur Ransome. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Swallows and Amazons" by Arthur Ransome. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Swallows & Amazons - Boxed Set
Author: Arthur Ransome
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2718
Book Description
Arthur Ransome's 'Swallows & Amazons - Boxed Set' is a collection of classic children's adventure novels set in the English Lake District during the 1920s. Ransome's writing style is vivid and immersive, capturing the imagination of young readers with tales of sailing, camping, and exploration. The books are filled with themes of friendship, courage, and the thrill of outdoor discovery, making them timeless and engaging for readers of all ages. Ransome's meticulous attention to detail brings the picturesque landscapes of the Lake District to life, transporting readers to a world of endless possibilities. Arthur Ransome, a former war correspondent and accomplished sailor, drew inspiration from his own experiences to create the Swallows & Amazons series. His love for adventure and the natural world shines through in the books, making them a captivating read for anyone who appreciates the beauty of the great outdoors and the spirit of camaraderie. I highly recommend the 'Swallows & Amazons - Boxed Set' to readers seeking a charming and enchanting escape into a world of adventure and friendship. Ransome's timeless tales are sure to captivate and inspire both young and old readers alike, offering a nostalgic journey into the wonders of childhood imagination.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2718
Book Description
Arthur Ransome's 'Swallows & Amazons - Boxed Set' is a collection of classic children's adventure novels set in the English Lake District during the 1920s. Ransome's writing style is vivid and immersive, capturing the imagination of young readers with tales of sailing, camping, and exploration. The books are filled with themes of friendship, courage, and the thrill of outdoor discovery, making them timeless and engaging for readers of all ages. Ransome's meticulous attention to detail brings the picturesque landscapes of the Lake District to life, transporting readers to a world of endless possibilities. Arthur Ransome, a former war correspondent and accomplished sailor, drew inspiration from his own experiences to create the Swallows & Amazons series. His love for adventure and the natural world shines through in the books, making them a captivating read for anyone who appreciates the beauty of the great outdoors and the spirit of camaraderie. I highly recommend the 'Swallows & Amazons - Boxed Set' to readers seeking a charming and enchanting escape into a world of adventure and friendship. Ransome's timeless tales are sure to captivate and inspire both young and old readers alike, offering a nostalgic journey into the wonders of childhood imagination.
Wild Things
Author: Sidney I. Dobrin
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814330289
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
The first book-length study of the relationship between children's literature and ecocriticism.
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 9780814330289
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
The first book-length study of the relationship between children's literature and ecocriticism.
"Swallows, Amazons and Coots"
Author: Julian Lovelock
Publisher: Lutterworth Press
ISBN: 0718844653
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
"In 1929, Arthur Ransome (1884-1967), a journalist and war correspondent who was on the books of MI6, turned his hand to writing adventure stories for children. The result was Swallows and Amazons and eleven more wonderful books followed, spanning inpublication the turbulent years from 1930 to 1947. They changed the course of children's literature and have never been out of print since. In them, Ransome creates a world of escape so close to reality that it is utterly believable, a world in which things always turn out right in the end. Yet Swallows, Amazons and Coots shows that, to be properly appreciated today, the novels must be read as products of their era, inextricably bound up with Ransome's life and times as he bore witness to the end of Empire and the dark days of the Second World War. In the first critical book devoted wholly to the series, Julian Lovelock explores each novel in turn, offering an erudite assessment of Ransome's creative process and narrative technique, and highlighting his contradictory politics, his defence of rural England, and his reflections on colonialism and the place of women in society. Thus Lovelock demonstrates convincingly that, despite first appearances, the novels challenge as much as reinforce the pervading attitudes of their time.Written with a lightness of touch and enlivened by Ransome's own illustrations, Swallows, Amazons and Coots is both fresh and nostalgic. It will appeal to anyone who has enjoyed the world of Swallows and Amazons, and there is plenty here to challenge both the student and the Ransome enthusiast."
Publisher: Lutterworth Press
ISBN: 0718844653
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
"In 1929, Arthur Ransome (1884-1967), a journalist and war correspondent who was on the books of MI6, turned his hand to writing adventure stories for children. The result was Swallows and Amazons and eleven more wonderful books followed, spanning inpublication the turbulent years from 1930 to 1947. They changed the course of children's literature and have never been out of print since. In them, Ransome creates a world of escape so close to reality that it is utterly believable, a world in which things always turn out right in the end. Yet Swallows, Amazons and Coots shows that, to be properly appreciated today, the novels must be read as products of their era, inextricably bound up with Ransome's life and times as he bore witness to the end of Empire and the dark days of the Second World War. In the first critical book devoted wholly to the series, Julian Lovelock explores each novel in turn, offering an erudite assessment of Ransome's creative process and narrative technique, and highlighting his contradictory politics, his defence of rural England, and his reflections on colonialism and the place of women in society. Thus Lovelock demonstrates convincingly that, despite first appearances, the novels challenge as much as reinforce the pervading attitudes of their time.Written with a lightness of touch and enlivened by Ransome's own illustrations, Swallows, Amazons and Coots is both fresh and nostalgic. It will appeal to anyone who has enjoyed the world of Swallows and Amazons, and there is plenty here to challenge both the student and the Ransome enthusiast."
Travels on the Amazon
Author: Alfred Russel Wallace
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amazon River Valley
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amazon River Valley
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Travels on the Amazon and Rio Negro
Author: Alfred Russel Wallace
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amazon River Region
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amazon River Region
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description