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Arthur Ransome

EnglishJanuary 18, 1884 – June 3, 1967Autobiographical Prose

Arthur Ransome was a British journalist and author whose Swallows and Amazons series remains a classic of British children's adventure fiction. His idealized vision of children's independence in the Lake District and the Norfolk Broads has never lost its appeal.

Works

  • Bohemia in LondonEssays and sketches about artistic and bohemian life in London→
  • Rod and LineTreatise on fishing techniques and philosophies for anglers→
  • FishingManual and meditation on the art and practice of fishing→
  • Mainly About FishingEssays on fishing, nature, and outdoor pursuits→
  • Swallows and AmazonsAdventure novel about children sailing and camping by lake→
  • SwallowdaleAdventure following Swallows and Amazons with camp and exploration→
  • Peter DuckAdventure novel with pirate ship and treasure hunt storylines→
  • Winter HolidayAdventure novel set during school holidays with ice and exploration→
  • Coot ClubAdventure about children navigating waterways and forming alliances→

Related

H. E. Bates·Richard Jefferies·W. H. Davies·Enid Blyton·A.A. Milne·Kenneth Grahame
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