Greyfriars Bobby
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4.3 • 3 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The mostly true life story of the legendary terrier of Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Each day, the cannon of Edinburgh Castle blasts a shot across town. It never fails to surprise Bobby, the silver-haired Skye terrier of Greyfriars Kirkyard, who fires back with a flurry of indignant yips. He always quiets down, though, because he knows it means it's one o'clock—and one o'clock is when it's time to eat. Bobby's master, the shepherd Auld Jock, feeds the dog well, and Bobby repays him with limitless devotion. Everyone in Edinburgh knows that Bobby is a fine dog, but they have no idea just how loyal he really is.
When Jock dies, Bobby refuses to abandon his master, standing guard over his grave through wind and sleet and snow. No matter what obstacles stand in his way, Bobby remains steadfast—inspiring a city, a country, and the world.
A timeless tale of the special relationship between a man and his dog, Greyfriars Bobby has inspired generations of readers and was adapted into the Disney film of the same name.
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Customer Reviews
A sweet story
Makes miss my Cody, adopted at 6 1/2, dies at 12. He was poodle, with unknown other breeds. I don't know why I became His Human, never having had a dog for a pet, but I valued his unconditional affection.
Writers: this is an excellent source for Scots dialect, even more than Scottish ballads. Gin ye're gang t'use a common man or woman in yer novel, choose this gude book t'learn how.
Scots is not Gaelic--that's Erse--nor is it quite English. Mairi Robinson's Scots Dictionary is a good companion, but you'll not find an English to Scots section.
Often heard title
I have heard references to Greyfriars Bobby and knew a few details but this is quite a filled out account of the famous dog.