{"product_id":"pigeon-post-paperback","title":"Pigeon Post - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eArthur Ransome\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Swallows, Amazons, and friends search for gold in the Lake District Hills--camping out, evading dangers, and staying in touch via homing pigeon.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNancy 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). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFriendship and resourcefulness, dangers and rescues: Arthur Ransome's \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwallows and Amazons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePigeon Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (originally published in 1936) is the sixth title in the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwallows and Amazons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e series, books for children or grownups, anyone captivated by a world of adventure, exploration, and imagination.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 382\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.9 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 1992\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768885379360,"sku":"9780879238643","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9c74c1ca9b4564fc85a4f866170f27ba.webp?v=1780339668","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/pigeon-post-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}