Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson (English) Paperback Book

Description: Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson The beloved Scottish classic, first published in 1912, of a devoted little dog and his master.The famous classic Scottish tale based on the true story of a dogs devotion to his master, 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New 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 "Headline" The beloved Scottish classic, first published in 1912, of a devoted little dog and his master. Details ISBN0241481767 Author Eleanor Atkinson Series Puffin Classics ISBN-10 0241481767 ISBN-13 9780241481769 Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-03-04 Pages 288 Format Paperback Audience Age 7-11 Language English UK Release Date 2021-03-04 Country of Publication United Kingdom Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK Imprint Puffin Classics DEWEY 823.912 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2021-05-31 AU Release Date 2021-05-31 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:145066529;

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