Pigeon Post eBook

The Swallows, Amazons, and friends search for gold in the Lake District Hillscamping out, evading dangers, and staying in touch via homing pigeon.

Nancy and Peggy Blackett receive a letter from their Uncle Jim whos on his way home after failing to find treasure in South America. When they hear a tale about a lost gold mine in the Lake District hills, Nancy and Peggy decide to find the mine as a surprise for their uncle. The children comb the nearby hills, while being shadowed by a mysterious figure they dub squashy hat. Undeterred by drought, sudden brushfires, and the continuing presence of Squashy Hat, the young prospectors persevere in their questwith surprising results (aided by Dicks knowledge of chemistry).

Friendship and resourcefulness, dangers and rescues: Arthur RansomesSwallows and Amazons series has stood the test of time. More than just great stories, each one celebrates independence and initiative with a colorful, large cast of characters.Pigeon Post (originally published in 1936) is the sixth title in theSwallows and Amazons series, books for children or grownups, anyone captivated by a world of adventure, exploration, and imagination.