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The twelve books are set in the interwar period and involve adventures by groups of children, mostly during the school holidays and mostly in england. Arthur ransome was born in leeds in 1884 and went to school at rugby. The first edition of this classic series which ran to 12 volumes in all. Arthur ransomes swallows and amazons series has stood the test of time. Illustrated by clifford webb, an english artist, illustrator and writer. Original brown cloth stamped in yellow, dustjacket, a virtually flawless copy as issued.

Arthur ransome in antiquarian and collectable books for sale ebay. Swallowdale by arthur ransome rare and antique books. Arthur ransome, 1884 to 1967, is best remembered for his swallows and amazons series. Swallows and amazons is a classic because it captures the spirit of halcyon childhood but arthur ransomes writing is clearly of an earlier era. It explores a new setting in an attempt to diverge from the setting of the prior books. Swallows and amazons is the first book in the swallows and amazons series by arthur ransome and was first published in 1930. Oscar wilde, a critical study arthur ransome 111 downloads. Swallows and amazons by arthur ransome, published in 1930, first edition. Swallows amazons by arthur ransome, first edition abebooks. Swallows and amazons project gutenberg selfpublishing. Ransome was born in 1884, the eldest child of professor cyril ransome, a liberal reformer who believed on the one hand that all men were equal, and on the other that servants.

Pigeon post, arthur ransome, jonathan cape, 1936 watch the effect of the first two hundred pages on your own. There is an extended introduction, which includes details of ransomes previous baltic sailing, the story of racundra, how he came to write the book, and previously unpublished ransome essays. The stories revolve around outdoor activities, especially sailing. It was the sixth of twelve books ransome completed in the swallows and amazons series 1930 to 1947. Swallows and amazons by arthur ransome rare and antique books. See more ideas about arthur ransome, swallows and amazons and books. He was in russia in 1917, and witnessed the revolution, which he reported for the manchester guardian. Pigeon post is an english childrens adventure novel by arthur ransome, published by jonathan cape in 1936. Swallows and amazons by arthur ransome, first edition. Books by arthur ransome author of swallows and amazons.

Included in this new edition are the original maps, texts and photographs of the 1923 first edition of racundras first cruise. Original green cloth with gilt titles in pictorial wraparound dustwrapper designed by steven spurrier. A good copy of the first edition, first impression of the second book in the swallows and amazon series by arthur ransome. The first title in arthur ransomes classic series, swallows and amazons was originally published in 1930 and remains to this day an intrepid story of sailing, exploration, and friendship for.

The eight installment in the swallows and amazons childrens book series. Arthur ransome for sale in uk 27 used arthur ransomes. Arthur michel l ranso me 18 january 1884 3 june 1967 was an english author and journalist. Illustrated first edition of swallows and amazons by arthur ransome. Arthur ransome swallows and amazons discover, explore. Arthur ransome, in full arthur michell ransome, born january 18, 1884, leeds, yorkshire, englanddied june 3, 1967, cheadle, near manchester, english writer best known for the. Literary scholar peter hunt said he believes the series.

Racundras first cruise by arthur ransome, paperback. First edition, first impression, together with an autograph postcard from the author to a young fan, i am glad you liked them. Pigeon post by arthur ransome, first edition abebooks. Arthur ransome books list of books by author arthur ransome. Old peters russian tales arthur ransome 244 downloads. Hardcover, mp3 cd arthur ransome collection 6 books set. Racundras first cruise is arthur ransomes account of racundras maiden voyage, which took place in august and september 1922.

Swallows and amazons is the first book in the swallows and amazons series by english author arthur ransome. Arthur ransome was hardly alone in his extracurricular spying activities. Swallows and amazons by ransome, arthur and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Racundras first cruise arthur ransome societies the arthur ransome society was founded in 1990 with the aim of promoting interest in arthur ransome and his books. Here are the covers and titles of some of the books written or compiled by arthur ransome. The first edition of swallows and amazons was published almost without. Arthur ransome has 125 books on goodreads with 87980 ratings. See all books authored by arthur ransome, including swallows and amazons, and swallowdale, and more on. The date refers to the first year of publication for that.

The first title in arthur ransomes classic series, swallows and amazons was originally published in 1930 and remains to this day an intrepid story of sailing, exploration, and. Arthur ransome 1884 1967 arthur ransome january 18, 1884 june 3, 1967 is best known for writing the swallows and amazons series of childrens books, which tell of schoolholiday. Arthur mitchell ransome 18841967, was a british author and journalist, best known for writing the swallows and amazons series of childrens books, which tell of schoolholiday adventures. I bought three arthur ransome books for my little second cousin.

Peter duck by arthur ransome and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He won the inaugural carnegie medal from the library association, recognising it as the years best childrens book by a british subject. Free delivery on your first order shipped by amazon. The very rare first illustrated edition of swallows and amazons with. Swallows and amazons by arthur ransome rare and antique. Ransome is not only a great storyteller, writing from firsthand experience, but each story celebrates eternally. Arthur ransome in antiquarian and collectable books for. The swallows and amazons series is a series of twelve childrens books by english author arthur ransome, named after the title of the first book in the series. He is best known for writing the swallows and amazons series of childre ns bo oks about the schoolholiday adventures of children, mostly in the lake district and the norfolk broad s. The book is firmly bound in bluegreen cloth, lettered in gilt, the spine and board edges are faded, and the extremities are slightly bumped and rubbed. The walker children also known as captain john, mate susan, ableseaman titty, and ships boy roger set sail on the swallow and head for wild cat island.

Swallows and amazons, arthur ransome, jonathan cape, 1932 watch the effect of the first two hundred pages on your own. Together they made him the leading childrens writer of his day, and one of the foremost of the 20 th century. Swallows and amazons, arthur ransome, jonathan cape, 1932 watch the effect of the first two hundred pages on your own children. Swallows amazons by arthur ransome, first edition abebooks passion for books. Buy missee lee by arthur ransome online at alibris. Pigeon post puffin books by arthur, both books contain a backstory in the back of the book, which contains a note from the author and. Arthur ransome audio books, best sellers, author bio.