Pigeon Post (Ransome - paperback)

Author: Arthur Ransome

ISBN: 9780879238643

Binding: paperback

Section: Childrens-Classics

Series: Swallows & Amazons #6

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).