Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson (English) Paperback Book

Description: Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson Bobby, an active Skye Terrier, adores his master Auld Jock, and when the old man dies, Bobby refuses to leave his grave. By day, he plays with the local orphans and eats at a nearby tavern, but, in spite of anything even the Lord Provost himself can do, every night for fourteen years Bobby returns faithfully to sleep by his master. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The famous true story of a devoted dog first published in 1912, loved and widely read all over the world.The famous true story of a devoted dog first published in 1912, loved and widely read all over the world.Bobby, a sparky silver-haired Skye terrier, adopts lonely shepherd Auld Jock, for his master and the two become inseparable. When Jock is dismissed by the farmer he tries to find work in the city, but sinks into poverty and dies, having suffered one cold winter too many. The farmer tries to reclaim Bobby as a pet for his daughter but the little dog remains faithful only to Auld Jock, guarding his masters grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard in the heart of Edinburghs old town. By day, he plays with the local orphans and eats at a nearby tavern but, in spite of anything even the Lord Provost himself can do, Bobby returns each night to sleep by his master. Bobbys devotion changes the lives of those around him and ultimately the conditions of the poor in Edinburgh. And as the years go by, the little dogs loyalty is rewarded in a very special way. Author Biography Eleanor Atkinson was born in Indianapolis in 1863. Her most famous book is Greyfriars Bobby, published in 1912. Prior to her marriage to Francis Blake Atkinson in 1891 she worked as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune, under the penname of Nora Marks, championing womens issues of the time. She died on Long Island, USA, in 1942. Promotional The famous true story of a devoted dog first published in 1912, loved and widely read all over the world. Promotional "Headline" The famous true story of a devoted dog first published in 1912, loved and widely read all over the world. Details ISBN014036742X Author Eleanor Atkinson Pages 272 Series Puffin Classics Year 1994 ISBN-10 014036742X ISBN-13 9780140367423 Format Paperback Imprint Puffin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.912 Birth 1863 Death 1942 Media Book Edition 1st Short Title GREYFRIARS BOBBY Language English Publication Date 1994-05-26 UK Release Date 1994-05-26 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK Audience Age 7-11 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 1994-05-25 AU Release Date 1994-05-25 Alternative 9780241487143 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:1088610;

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