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. Inspired by true events, Greyfriars Bobby is the deeply moving story of an inseparable bond and a wonderful evocation of Edinburgh in the late nineteenth century. But the city isn’t kind to him and he falls into a life of poverty. Ketika Auld Jock meninggal setelah melalui sekian banyak musim dingin, Bobby sangat sedih. When Auld Jock, a shepherd, loses his job, he moves to Edinburgh in search of work. Greyfriars Bobby Eleanor Atkinson JanuGreyfriars Bobby adalah anjing kecil berbulu kusut yang tak dapat dipisahkan dari Auld Jock, pemiliknya, seorang gembala baik hati dan sederhana. This edition features an introduction by Mary Paulson-Ellis. 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.
The moving story of a little dog with a huge heart and of the unbreakable bond between an animal and his owner.
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