Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson, Mary Paulson-Ellis The heart-warming story of Scotlands most famous dog, the ever faithful Greyfriars Bobby. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The moving story of a little dog with a huge heart and of the unbreakable bond between an animal and his owner.Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by Mary Paulson-Ellis.When Auld Jock, a shepherd, loses his job, he moves to Edinburgh in search of work. But the city isnt kind to him and he falls into a life of poverty. Lonely, old and ill, his only companion is a plucky little Skye terrier named Bobby, who belonged to the farmer that dismissed Jock. When the farmer tries to take the dog back, Bobby escapes and finds his way back to town. From that day on, he stays devoted to Auld Jock, even guarding the old mans grave in Greyfriars kirkyard for many years. Inspired by true events, Greyfriars Bobby is the deeply touching story of an inseparable bond and a wonderful evocation of Edinburgh in the late nineteenth century. Author Biography Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson was born in Indiana in 1863. She began her working life as a schoolteacher. When she moved to Chicago, she worked for the Chicago Tribune under the pseudonym Nora Marks. In 1891 she married Francis Blake Atkinson, the news editor of the Chicago Evening Post. They set up a childrens publishing company together called The Little Chronicle. Her best-known book is Greyfriars Bobby, which was published in 1912 and has been adapted numerous times for the screen. She died in 1942. Promotional The heart-warming story of Scotlands most famous dog, the ever faithful Greyfriars Bobby. Promotional "Headline" The heart-warming story of Scotlands most famous dog, the ever faithful Greyfriars Bobby. Details ISBN1529048761 Author Mary Paulson-Ellis Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1529048761 ISBN-13 9781529048766 Format Hardcover Series Macmillan Collectors Library UK Release Date 2021-05-13 Audience Age 18 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 240 Publisher Pan Macmillan Publication Date 2021-05-13 Imprint Macmillan Collectors Library DEWEY 823.912 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-06-28 NZ Release Date 2021-06-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131832083;

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