Ransome at Home: Snug Berths and Temporary Moorings [Arthur Ransome]

Alexander, C. E. [Ted]; (Additional chapter by Margaret Ratcliffe)

Published by Amazon Publications / The Arthur Ransome Society, Kendal, 1996

1996. vi, 98pp. B&W frontispiece. B&W illustrations. Signed by the author on the title page thus "For J??? Henderson with best wishes Ted Alexander 22/5/09 Shotley". 5 pieces of Ransome/Ransome Society ephemera (postcards etc) included in an envelope tipped in inside the rear cover. "Arthur Ransome was, more often than not, a man on the move. Between his first arrival in London in 1902 and death in 1967, he occupied 25 homes in England as well as other lodgings at home and abroad. This book is an account of these homes, describing something of his domestic circumstances, the lifestyle that he enjoyed, his activities and writing whilst in each place." Contents: Intro; I - 1902-08: Bohemia in London - and Elsewhere; II - 1909-14: Early Married Life; III - 1913-35: Russia to Lo Ludderburn; IV - 1935-40: The East Coast House; V - 1940-48: There and Back Again; VI - 1948-67: Final Harbours; VII - Ivy and Tabitha at Home; VIII - The Ransome Family Houses in Leeds (by Margaret Ratcliffe)." Book in excellent condition. Some uneven fading to covers. Seller Inventory # LitRansome010a

Bibliographic Details

Title: Ransome at Home: Snug Berths and Temporary ...
Publisher: Amazon Publications / The Arthur Ransome Society, Kendal
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good Plus
Signed: SIGNED COPY
Edition: First Edition