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This digital document, covering the life and work of Arthur (Michell) Ransome, is an entry from Contemporary Authors, a reference volume published by Thompson Gale. The length of the entry is 3426 words. The page length listed above is based on a typical 300-word page. Although the exact content of each entry from this volume can vary, typical entries include the following information:

• Place and date of birth and death (if deceased)
• Family members
• Education
• Professional associations and honors
• Employment
• Writings, including books and periodicals
• A description of the author's work
• References to further readings about the author

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This book investigates the 'series' in children's literature. The work of several well-known children's authors, both American and British, traditional and contemporary, are analyzed, and using these examples the book explores the special nature and appeal of series writing for children. ... Read more

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A prolific 20th century author, editor, critic, reviewer and foreign correspondent, Author Ransome is considered one of the most important English children's writers between the wars.This first comprehensive bibliography describes in detail the various editions of the books he wrote and to which he contributed.Hammond cites more than 1,500 contributions by Ransome to newspapers and magazines, including his sometimes controversial reports from Russia during Wold War I and the rise of the Bolsheviks. ... Read more

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THIS IS A NEW, UNPUBLISHED, ARTHUR RANSOME STORY.

It describes a sailing cruise in Latvia with his new wife Evgenia (formerly Trotsky’s secretary) up the Aa River, from Riga to Mitau and back.  A classic Ransome story, it is illustrated with his own photos.

Swallows and Amazons is responsible for more people taking up sailing that any other book.  Arthur Ransome’s style is unique and appeals to children and adults alike.

The book was collated by Brian Hammett from Ransome's (often hand-written) manuscript, and a foreword puts the book in perspective. ... Read more

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This book investigates the 'series' in children's literature. It explores the nature and appeal of series writing, it provides an historical overview and looks at the nature of literary criticism applied to children's literature. ... Read more