The Swallows, Amazons, and friends search for gold in the Lake
District Hills--camping out, evading dangers, and staying in touch via
homing pigeon.
Nancy and Peggy Blackett receive a letter from their Uncle Jim who's 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 quest--with surprising results (aided by Dick's
knowledge of chemistry).
Friendship and resourcefulness, dangers and rescues: Arthur Ransome's
Swallows 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 the
Swallows and Amazons series, books for children or grownups, anyone
captivated by a world of adventure, exploration, and imagination.