Greyfriars Bobby (1912)

Greyfriars Bobby is a heartwarming tale of loyalty and devotion, written by Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson in 1912. The story is based on a true incident that occurred in Edinburgh, Scotland in the 19th century. The protagonist of the story is a Skye Terrier named Bobby, who becomes the loyal companion of his owner, a policeman named John Gray. Bobby and John are inseparable, and the dog accompanies his owner everywhere, including to his work at the Edinburgh City Police. However, tragedy strikes when John Gray passes away from tuberculosis, leaving Bobby alone and homeless. Despite the odds, Bobby refuses to leave his owner's side and spends the rest of his life guarding John's grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard. The story follows Bobby's adventures as he navigates the streets of Edinburgh, makes new friends, and ultimately finds his true calling as a guardian of his owner's memory.Atkinson's writing is simple yet evocative, and she captures the essence of Bobby's unwavering loyalty and devotion to his owner. The book is a timeless classic that has been adapted into movies, plays, and even an animated series. It is a must-read for anyone who loves dogs or is looking for a heartwarming story about the unbreakable bond between humans and their animal companions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.