Inspired by true events, Eleanor Atkinson's Greyfriars Bobby is the deeply touching story of an inseparable bond and a wonderful evocation of Edinburgh in the late nineteenth century. From that day on, he stays devoted to Auld Jock, even guarding the old man’s grave in Greyfriars kirkyard for many years. When the farmer tries to take the dog back, Bobby escapes and finds his way back to town. Lonely, old and ill, his only companion is a plucky little Skye terrier named Bobby, who belonged to the farmer that dismissed Jock. But the city isn’t kind to him and he falls into a life of poverty. She taught in schools in both Indianapolis and Chicago. When Auld Jock, a shepherd, loses his job, he moves to Edinburgh in search of work. She was born Eleanor Stackhouse in Rensselaer, Indiana, and later married Francis Blake Atkinson, himself also an authorthe couple had children Dorothy Blake (b. Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson, The Perfect Library (Editor) Paperback 15. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. The story continues to be well known in Scotland, through several books and films. Greyfriars Bobby - Ebook written by Eleanor Atkinson. This edition features an introduction by Mary Paulson-Ellis. Greyfriars Bobby ( January 14, 1872) was a Skye Terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died himself on 14 January 1872. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. Inspired by true events, Eleanor Atkinsons Greyfriars Bobby is the deeply touching story of an inseparable bond and a wonderful evocation of Edinburgh in the late nineteenth century.

The moving story of a little dog with a huge heart and of the unbreakable bond between an animal and his owner.

Greyfriars Bobby by Eleanor Atkinson