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. Lassie is joes prize collie and constant companion. The classic childrens book lassie comehome by eric knight was originally published in 1940. Lassie come home knight, eric, kirmse, marguerite on. First edition of the much loved childrens book on the greatest canine heroine of the 20th century. Lassie comehome by eric knight 1940 hardcoverfirst edition. For the weekend, i have something for dog lovers and can offer the first edition of eric knights lassie come home from 1940. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Now, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the original book, comes a picture book with a fresh and appealing commercial look just right for a new generation of dog lovers.
The most faithful of all dogs returns in lassie comehome by eric knight. The movie filmed based on this book tells us a story about friendship, loyalty and the great love between dog and human. The character of lassie is a rough collie created by britishamerican author eric knight in lassie come home, which was published as a short story in the saturday evening post in 1938 and as a novel in 1940. The main characters of this classics, animals story are lassie, priscilla. Lassie come home book by eric knight 1940 with dust jacket.
Lassie encounters many dangers and obstacles, but she never gives up on her quest to find her family. Eric knight was born in 1897 in yorkshire, england, the countryside that was the background for lassie come home. Then, just before four oclock, lassie limps over to joes school for her longawaited reunion. I grew up watching the tv program lassie but had never read the original story. Knight married and settled on a farm in pennsylvania, where lassie comehome was written and where the collie who inspired the book. 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. Mar 17, 2011 faithful collie dog is sold by her poor family, but she travels 1,000 miles to return home to her beloved master. Lassie comehome 75th anniversary edition eric knight macmillan. Eric knights novel has been widely popular since it was published in 1940. The movie lassie come home was based on this book, which has also inspired several followup films and tv series. Lassie comehome famous dog stories series by knight, eric and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The outstanding dog classic of all time, lassie come home has since appeared in twentyfive languages throughout the world.
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. Under the guidance of trainer rudd weatherwax, the dog will become one of the most popular and enduring animal stars ever. Eric knight was born april 10, 1897 in yorkshire, england. Oct, 2015 first published in 1940, lassie come home has become a cultural phenomenon and one of the bestloved dog stories in the world, inspiring several movies and tv shows. 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.
It was first published as a short story in the saturday evening post on december 17, 1938. I guess the british public needed a canine heroine more than ever. Lassie come home the 1940 first edition abebooks reading. Free download or read online lassie come home pdf epub book. A collie named lassie has to be sold because her family are having bad times. Item description lassie come home by knight, eric mowbray a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. The classic childrens book lassie come home by eric knight was originally published in 1940. The dust jacket is in good condition with just minor wear consistent with age.
In 1942 an mgm movie based on the book launched the career of elizabeth taylor. First published in 1940, lassie come home has become a cultural phenomenon and one of the bestloved dog stories in the world, inspiring several movies and tv shows. Wilcox from a screenplay by hugo butler based upon the 1940 novel lassie come home by eric. Wilcox from a screenplay by hugo butler based upon the 1940 novel lassie comehome by eric knight. 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. Octavo, original pictorial gold cloth, cartographic endpapers, original dust jacket.
Vintage lassie come home by eric knight 1964 hardcover for. Marguerite kirmse a collie undertakes a thousandmile journey in order to once again meet her farmer master at the school gate. The original film saw a sequel, son of lassie in 1945 with five other films following at intervals through the 1940s. 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. 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.
Lassie come home eric knight after being sold to a wealthy duke living in the far north of scotland, a collie undertakes a mile journey to yorkshire in order to be reunited with her former master, the son of a poor farmer. First published in 1940, lassie comehome has become one of the. He was raised by an aunt and uncle and worked and went to school as a youngster part time. The second to last picture show the typical scribbling that went on and the photo next to it is the page that is slightly ripped from the center. First published in 1940, lassie comehome by eric knight, illustrated by marguerite. Lassie comehome by knight, eric and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jul 31, 2014 lassie come home is a timeless classic.
Lassie come home eric knight a collie undertakes a mile journey in order to once again meet her former master at the school gate. After graduating from cambridge latin school in massachusetts, mr. In 1943, the book was made into what would become the first lassie movie, also titled lassie come home. Lassie come home the 1940 first edition abebooks reading copy.
Lassie comehome by knight, eric mowbray for sale online. The conditions of the book are covered in describing it above. 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. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. The second to last picture show the typical scribbling that went on and the. Lassie come home by eric knight illustrated by don bolognese pb book collie dog. Published in 1940, knights novel was filmed by mgm in 1943, as lassie come home with a dog named pal playing lassie. Begun as a short story in the saturday evening post, the tale was so well received that knight expanded it into this novel. Nov 10, 2015 lassie come home 76th anniversary edition. Pal then appeared with the stage name lassie in six other mgm feature films. This beautiful edition showcases the original text and illustrations within a striking new jacketmore paperback, 75th anniversary edition adaption. This beautiful edition showcases the original text and illustrations within a striking new jacket. Pdf lassie comehome book by eric knight free download 256. Lassie comehome simple english wikipedia, the free.
First published in 1940, lassie comehome has become one of the bestloved dog stories in the world. By that time the depression was over and world war ii had broken out. 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.
This famous novel tells the story of a faithful collie who is determined to be reunited with her owner. Eric knight was born in 1897 in yorkshire, england, the countryside that was the background for lassie comehome. 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. 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 book was written in 1940and has been translated into numerous different languages and editions, thanks to the immense popularity of this moving story about the loyal pet. Lassie soon gives her presence away, but the duke and priscilla pretend not to recognize her. The television series lassie aired from 1954 to 1974. The collie, and its descendants, performed this basic role for some decades to come. Knight married and settled on a farm in pennsylvania, where lassie come home was written and where the collie who inspired the book.
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. This lush countryside was the setting he chose for lassie s adventures. 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. Pdf lassie comehome book by eric knight free download. First published in 1940, lassie come home has become one of the bestloved dog stories in the world. Lassie comehome holt, rinehart and winston, hardcover, 1940. The john c winston company published the novel and marguerite kirmse was the illustrator. Lassie comehome by eric knight chapters 12 before you read the chapter. Lassie come home the 1940 first edition for the weekend, i have something for dog lovers and can offer the first edition of eric knights lassie come home from 1940. Since publishing it has remained one of the favorite books for children. The film was the first in a series of seven mgm films starring lassie.
This copy above is lacking the dust jacket like so many books from more than 70 years ago. The most faithful of all dogs returns in lassie come home by eric knight. Having stood the test of time, this story is as appealing today as it has been for generations of doglovers. Book lassie come home eric knight 1940 hard cover ebay. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. The first edition of the novel was published in 1940, and was written by eric knight. Unfollow lassie come home book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 256 pages and is available in hardcover format. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Upon seeing lassie, joe, who has never stopped yearning for his dog, runs to her side and gives her a joyous, tearful embrace. Free download or read online lassie comehome pdf epub book. Overall discoloration and some wear to the page ends. Lassie come home, written by eric knight, is a heartwarming story about the loyalty of a dog to his family.
About lassie comehome eric knights heartfelt tale of the noble collie lassie, first published in 1938, receives a worthy new incarnation as a pict. The main character of lassie comehome is of course lassie, a fiveyear old purebred collie. Lassie come home hardcover 1940 by eric knight author. The books british origin is a little more problematic in my old age than it was in. Lassie comehome is a novel written by eric knight about a rough collies trek over many miles. Lassie, the worlds most famous dog, is a fictional character who has been the subject of many movies, tv shows, and books over the years. Inspiration for the 1943 film starring roddy mcdowall, which led to a series of seven. Lassie comehome by eric knight 1940 hardcoverfirst editiondog. Knight grew up in the mill towns where stories of come home dogs were common. Lassie come home was first published in 1938 as a short story, oddly enough, in the us, then in 1940 in its present form. Lassie come home famous dog stories series by knight, eric and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lassie come home by knight, eric used books and rare.
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