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Swallows and Amazons

First published: 1930
Pages: 264

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The Peak in Darien
15:33
Making Ready
16:32
The Voyage to the Island
19:09
The Hidden Harbour
16:43
First Night on the Island
15:30
Island Life
20:15
More Island Life
13:48
Skull and Cross-bones
20:01
The Arrow with the Green Feather
12:35
The Parley
15:03
In Alliance
18:32
Leading Lights
9:28
The Charcoal-Burners
21:56
The Letter from Captain Flint
16:16
Captain John versus Captain Flint
14:39
The Birthday Party
16:59
A Fair Wind
15:57
Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday
17:12
The Amazon River
14:11
Titty Alone
20:17
Swallows in the Dark
23:10
The White Flag
17:33
Taking Breath
22:31
Grave News from Houseboat Bay
18:07
Captain Flint Gets the Black Spot
5:58
He Makes Peace and Declares War
23:56
The Battle in Houseboat Bay
26:34
The Treasure of Cormorant Island
16:39
Two Sorts of Fish
22:07
The Storm
19:04
The Sailor's Return
24:07

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During a summer holiday in England's Lake District, four children are allowed to sail a small dinghy called Swallow out to a wooded island and camp there on their own. They cook over a fire, keep watch through the night, and learn to read the water and the wind, living as explorers for a few golden weeks. Their peace is tested by two sisters who sail a rival boat named Amazon and fly the flag of piracy, and the two crews soon strike a wary alliance against a common foe. Arthur Ransome trusted children to be capable and resourceful, and his practical detail makes every knot and tack feel real. Free to read as a PDF or EPUB edition.

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Arthur Ransome

Arthur Ransome (1884-1967) was an English author and journalist who reported from Russia during its revolution before turning to fiction for the young. His Swallows and Amazons series, drawn from real summers in the Lake District, made him one of the best loved writers of outdoor adventure for children.

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