# Mr. Jackson — Swallows and Amazons character guide

> Mr. Jackson in Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jackson, Even Mr. Jackson

**First appearance:** 0003-ii-making-ready

## Who they are

Local boatman who rents the Swallow to the children.

## In the story

### [First Night on the Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/v-first-night-on-the-island)

The powerful native rows the boat, delivers haybags and supplies, and mentions Mr. Turner's treasure on the houseboat.

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