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Swallows and Amazons

Swallows and Amazons

by Arthur Ransome

Four children camping on an island in the Lake District encounter adventures with tomboyish sisters who claim the island as their own.

Languages
English·Español
License
Public Domain
Originally published
1930
Latest release
Oct 8, 2026
Pages
397
Format
6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm)
Book type
Novel
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Table of Contents

  1. Dedication
  2. Frontispiece
  3. I. The Peak in Darien
  4. Making Ready
  5. III. The Voyage to the Island
  6. IV. The Hidden Harbour
  7. V. First Night on the Island
  8. VI. Island Life
  9. VII. More Island Life
  10. VIII. Skull and Crossbones
  11. IX. The Arrow with the Green Feather
  12. X. The Parley
  13. XI. In Alliance
  14. XII. Leading Lights
  15. XIII. The Charcoal-Burners
  16. XIV. The Letter from Captain Flint
  17. XV. Captain John Visits Captain Flint
  18. XVI. The Birthday Party
  19. XVII. A Fair Wind
  20. XVIII. Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday
  21. XIX. The Amazon River
  22. Titty Alone
  23. XXI. Swallows in the Dark
  24. XXII. The White Flag
  25. XXIII. Taking Breath
  26. XXIV. Grave News from Houseboat Bay
  27. XXV. Captain Flint Gets the Black Spot
  28. XXVI. He Makes Peace and Declares War
  29. XXVII. The Battle in Houseboat Bay
  30. XXVIII. The Treasure on Cormorant Island
  31. XXIX. Two Sorts of Fish
  32. XXX. The Storm
  33. The Sailors’ Return