This lush countryside was the setting he chose for lassie s adventures. Knight grew up in the mill towns where stories of comehome dogs were common. This lush countryside was the setting he chose for lassies adventures. Surely one of the most popular stories ever written, lassie come home lives fresh and eagerly in this book. Eric knight was born in 1897 in yorkshire, england, the countryside that was the background for lassie comehome. Lassie comehome by eric knight chapters 12 before you read the chapter. His novel lassie come home isbn 00304410 appeared in 1940. The incredible ragstoriches story of eric knight, the man who wrote lassie come home and a whole lot more. A collie named lassie has to be sold because her family are having bad times. Eric knight and his wife jere settled on a farm in pennsylvania, where lassie comehome was written and where the collie which inspired the book is buried.
I guess the british public needed a canine heroine more than ever. Author eric knight introduced the reading public to the canine character of lassie in a magazine story published on december 17, 1938, in the saturday evening post, a story which he later expanded to a novel and published in 1940 to critical and commercial success. Knight married and settled on a farm in pennsylvania, where lassie comehome was written and where the collie who inspired the book is buried. Now she couldnt understand that times were changed and she wasnt supposed to be there any more. It was an author who is mainly notable for creating the fictional collie lassie. The second to last picture show the typical scribbling that went on and the photo next. Details about lassie come home by eric knight 1941 7th printing hardcover novel. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Free download or read online lassie comehome pdf epub book. Having stood the test of time, this story is as appealing today as it has been for generations of doglovers.
Begun as a short story in the saturday evening post, the tale was so well received that knight expanded it into this novel. Lassie comehome was first published in 1938 as a short story, oddly enough, in the us, then in 1940 in its present form. She demonstrated the book for youngsters by demonstrating the behavior of her own collies. Lassie come home is one of the truly great family films. Lassie come home, written by eric knight, is a heartwarming story about the loyalty of a dog to his family. Lassie come home by knight, eric mowbray a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. The dust jacket is in good condition with just minor wear consistent with age. First published in 1940, lassie come home by eric knight, illustrated by marguerite kirmse, has become one of the bestloved dog stories in the world. This beautiful 75th anniversary edition showcases the original text and illustrations with a striking new jacket design and a new introduction from bestselling. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a. Knight married and settled on a farm in pennsylvania, where lassie come home was written and where the collie who. Free download or read online lassie come home pdf epub book.
Vintage collectable 1940 edition of lassie come home leather bond, beautiful cover lassie come home by eric knight. But when joes father loses his job, lassie must be sold. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read or movies youve seen. Lassie come home is a 1943 metrogoldwynmayer technicolor feature film starring roddy mcdowall and canine actor, pal, in a story about the profound bond between yorkshire boy joe carraclough and his rough collie, lassie.
The book was written in 1940 and has been translated into numerous different languages and editions, thanks to the immense popularity of this moving story about the loyal pet. Having stood the test of time, this story is as appealing today as it has been for generations of dog. Lassie come home, eric knight abebooks passion for books. Lassie comehome by eric knight, gary blythe, paperback. Wilcox from a screenplay by hugo butler based upon the 1940 novel lassie come home by eric. Three times she escapes from her new owner, and three. Knight married and settled on a farm in pennsylvania, where lassie come home was written and where the collie who inspired the book is buried. Lassie comehome by eric knight and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is a great story and im sure the little kid who scribbled in it would have done every page if heshe hadnt been discovered. Eric knight was born in 1897 in yorkshire, england, the countryside that was the background for lassie come home. Lassie come home wordsworth childrens classics eric knight on. Lassie come home eric knight the dog had met the boy by the school gate for five years. Buy a cheap copy of lassie come home book by eric knight. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Lassie come home by eric knight marguerite kirmse illus collie scotland england. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. No tearing or creasing of pages or coverdust jacket. I grew up watching the tv program lassie but had never read the original story. The book was written in 1940 and has been translated into numerous different languages and editions, thanks to the immense popularity of this moving story.
Three times she escapes from her new owner, and three times she returns home to joe, until finally she is taken to the remotest part of scotlandtoo far a journey for any dog to make alone. The outstanding dog classic of all time, lassie comehome has since appeared in twentyfive languages throughout the world. After graduating from cambridge latin school in massachusetts, mr. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lassie come home. The most faithful of all dogs returns in lassie comehome by eric knight. He was raised by an aunt and uncle and worked and went to school as a youngster part time. Book lassie come home eric knight 1940 hard cover ebay. The classic childrens book lassie comehome by eric knight was originally published in 1940. His novel lassie comehome isbn 00304410 appeared in 1940.
Pdf lassie comehome book by eric knight free download. After graduating from cambridge latin school in massachusetts, eric knight married and settled on a farm in pennsylvania, where lassie comehome was written and where the collie who inspired the book is buried. Eric knight was born april 10, 1897 in yorkshire, england. Lassie come home by eric knight 1941 7th printing hardcover novel. Even though he was the author of many fine books, he will always best be remembered for the classic story of a boy and his dog, titled lassie come home. Knight grew up in the mill towns where stories of come home dogs were common. Lassie is joes prize collie and constant companion. He took american citizenship in 1942 shortly before his death. The production values are first rate and the color photography is spectacular. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Lassie comehome by eric knight, 9781840225938, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Out of deep humanitarian convictions, eric knight served in two world wars, but he spent even greater energy toward building peace.
Knight s this above all is considered one of the significant novels of the second world war. After graduating from cambridge latin school in massachusetts, eric knight married and settled on a farm in pennsylvania, where lassie come home was written and where the collie who inspired the book is buried. Jere knight helped edit all of eric knight s writings, including lassie come home 1940, the book that launched the industry of collieasheroine. For sale is a lassie come home book by eric knight 1940 with dust jacket. I chose to end my yearly may reads celebrating our beloved dog, blondie with this book when i chose this book last year, i had no idea, she would not be near me as i read this but we did enjoy watching the 1943 lassie come home. Lassie comehome wordsworth childrens classics paperback february 1, 2016 by eric knight author. Eric knight s heartfelt tale of the noble collie lassie, first published in 1938, receives a worthy new incarnation as a picture book in this splendid collab. The main characters of this classics, animals story are lassie, priscilla. Despite damp and dismal storage the book is firm, strong and secure. Lassie come home by eric knight 1941 7th printing hardcover.
I read it many many times as a child and it was my inspiration for getting a collie of my own. Lassie come home by eric knight illustrated by don. Book fine, except for very slight wear at spine ends and corners, and very slight discoloration along extreme edges of some pages. There is a little bit of writing on the first page. By that time the depression was over and world war ii had broken out. Lassie comehome is a novel written by eric knight about a rough collies trek over many miles to be reunited with the boy she loves.
The most faithful of all dogs returns in lassie come home by eric knight. Throughout the process, which began in 1999, i never returned to the burgeoning manuscript without feeling yet again, in my bones, that this was one of the truly great stories to emerge from midtwentieth century. Author eric knight introduced the reading public to the canine character of lassie in a magazine story published on december 17, 1938, in the saturday evening post, a story which he later expanded to a novel and published in 1940 to critical and commercial. Lassie come home eric knight s original 1938 classic in a new picture book edition. The book s british origin is a little more problematic in my old age than it was in. The first edition of the novel was published in 1940, and was written by eric knight. The main character of lassie comehome is of course lassie, a fiveyear old purebred collie. Eric knights lassie comehome by rosemary wells and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In 1942 an mgm movie based on the book launched the career of elizabeth. General inventory is marked at 90% off original retail.
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Sep 01, 2010 buy lassie comehome reissue by knight, eric isbn. Since publishing it has remained one of the favorite books for children. Lassie come home by eric knight and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The conditions of the book are covered in describing it above. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 256 pages and is available in hardcover format. The classic childrens book lassie come home by eric knight was originally published in 1940. Lassie escapes twice but when her new owner takes her to a place too far to run from will lassie be able to make the journey back to her home. Eric knight book publisher, selfpublishing, print on. Pdf lassie comehome book by eric knight free download 256. Knights this above all is considered one of the significant novels of the second world war. Feb 10, 2016 lassie comehome by eric knight, 9781840225938, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Knight and his wife jere knight raised collies on their farm in pleasant valley, bucks county, pennsylvania.
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