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. In 1942 an mgm movie based on the book launched the career of elizabeth. 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. Free download or read online lassie comehome pdf epub book. Lassie comehome first edition eric knight bauman rare. This copy of the book, with the brown tweed binding and brown topstain, was printed in the. The main character of lassie comehome is of course lassie, a fiveyear old purebred collie. The juvenile book is finished and a neat job of breadandbutter. Lassie is the main character and protagonist of the lassie franchise.
The date is 1940, when the winston edition was published. Knight grew up in the mill towns where stories of comehome dogs were common. Lassie come home eric knight the dog had met the boy by the school gate for five years. This lush countryside was the setting he chose for lassies adventures. Lassie is a fictional character created by eric knight. Lassie come home by eric knight illust by marguerite kirmse 1st edtion 1940. The most faithful of all dogs returns in lassie come home by eric knight. Lassie comehome by eric knight 1940 hardcoverfirst. Eric knight was born in 1897 in yorkshire, england, the countryside that was the background for lassie come home. 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. For sale is a lassie come home book by eric knight 1940 with dust jacket.
Lassie come home eric knight, 1940 1st ed7th print, hardcover illustrated. Lassie come home eric knight first edition 1st printing. Lassie comehome by knight, eric and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Octavo, original pictorial gold cloth, cartographic endpapers, original dust jacket.
Lassie comehome by eric knight, gary blythe, paperback. Knight married and settled on a farm in pennsylvania, where lassie comehome was written and where the collie who. The dust jacket is in good condition with just minor wear consistent with age. The movie lassie come home was based on this book, which has also. The movie lassie come home was based on this book, which has also inspired several followup films and tv series. Jun 29, 2017 lassie is a fictional character created by eric knight. Lassie come home, written by eric knight, is a heartwarming story about the loyalty of a dog to his family.
Knight, author of the beloved childrens novel, lassie comehome. Wilcox from a screenplay by hugo butler based upon the 1940 novel lassie comehome by eric knight. Lassie come home was first published in 1938 as a short story, oddly enough, in the us, then in 1940 in its present form. After graduating from cambridge latin school in massachusetts, mr. Out of deep humanitarian convictions, eric knight served in two world wars, but he spent even greater energy toward building peace. Lassie come home book by eric knight 1940 with dust jacket. Actually didnt even know it was a book until fairly recently.
The classic childrens book lassie comehome by eric knight was originally published in 1940. Lassie encounters many dangers and obstacles, but she never gives up on her quest to find her family. The original movie and the recent remake are dead on with the novelthey do not stray from the novel much at all,especially the recent remake. The outstanding dog classic of all time, lassie comehome has since appeared in twentyfive languages throughout the world. Eric knights novel has been widely popular since it was published in 1940. Eric knight was born in 1897 in yorkshire, england, the countryside that was the background for lassie comehome.
Wilcox from a screenplay by hugo butler based upon the 1940 novel lassie come home by eric. He was raised by an aunt and uncle and worked and went to school as a youngster part time. Ive seen all the lassie movies without having ever read the book. Begun as a short story in the saturday evening post, the tale was so well received that knight expanded it into this novel, first published in 1940 by john c. The books british origin is a little more problematic in my old age than it was in childhood. Eric knight was born april 10, 1897 in yorkshire, england. Bound in pale orange illustrated cloth with black spine lettering. Lassie comehome by eric knight and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. So when he opened the door of the cottage, he spoke before he entered. I guess the british public needed a canine heroine more than ever. But not until he had been on the dole for months did his collier owner reluctantly part with him. Lassie comehome tells the story of the female rough collie, lassie, as she makes the journey from scotland. The book has these points for the first edition, second state. Lassie comehome by eric knight, 9781840225938, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Pdf lassie comehome book by eric knight free download 256. First published in 1940, lassie comehome has become one of the bestloved dog stories in the world. This famous novel tells the story of a faithful collie who is determined to be reunited with her owner. By that time the depression was over and world war ii had broken out. This lush countryside was the setting he chose for lassie s adventures. The classic childrens book lassie come home by eric knight was originally published in 1940. This book was originally published by eric knight in 1940. Lassie comehome by eric knight 1940 hardcoverfirst editiondog. Lassie come home by eric knight and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Three times she escapes from her new owner, and three. 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. This beautiful edition showcases the original text and illustrations within a striking new jacketmore paperback, 75th anniversary edition adaption. 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.
I grew up watching the tv program lassie but had never read the original story. Lassie comehome 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. A day before the magazines official publishing date, a literary agent wrote eric knight to ask if. Faithful collie dog is sold by her poor family, but she travels 1,000 miles to return home to her beloved master. For the weekend, i have something for dog lovers and can offer the first edition of eric knights lassie come home from 1940. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read or movies youve seen. Buy a cheap copy of lassie come home book by eric knight. Knight grew up in the mill towns where stories of come home dogs were common. The first edition of the novel was published in 1940, and was written by eric knight. Free download or read online lassie come home pdf epub book.
However, the classic story of lassie has been told. Knight married and settled on a farm in pennsylvania, where lassie comehome was written and where the collie who inspired the book is buried. A collie named lassie has to be sold because her family are having bad times. The most faithful of all dogs returns in lassie comehome by eric knight. Pdf lassie comehome book by eric knight free download. 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 was first published in 1938 as a short story, oddly enough, in the us, then in 1940 in its present form. Lassie comehome by eric knight chapters 12 before you read the chapter. Lassie was the best dog in the riding and coveted by the wealthy duke who lived nearby. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 256 pages and is available in hardcover format. There is a little bit of writing on the first page. The outstanding dog classic of all time, lassie come home has since appeared in twentyfive languages throughout the world. The juvenile book is finished and a neat job of breadand butter.
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. 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 is required reading for all who love animals and appreciate the special bond between people and dogs. Overall discoloration and some wear to the page ends. Lassie come home tells the story of the female rough collie, lassie, as she makes the journey from scotland to england after being sold away from her family. Publishers weekly,the most faithful of all dogs returns in lassie comehome by eric knight.
Lassie come home book by eric knight 1940 with dust jacket ebay. All who have loved it from many years back will welcome lassie comehome, the story of a courageous, pertinacious and steadfast collie, against a yorkshire setting. Lassie comehome by eric knight, hardcover, first edition. Lassie come home was written by eric knight and published in 1940. Lassie come home by knight, eric a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Through the experiences of lassie, you will meet many of the villagers, some with thoughtful regards, and some characters with bad intentions. Begun as a short story in the saturday evening post, the tale was so well received that knight expanded it into this novel. The john c winston company published the novel and marguerite kirmse was the illustrator. Marguerite kirmse a collie undertakes a thousandmile journey in order to once again meet her farmer master at the school gate. 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.
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. The book s british origin is a little more problematic in my old age than it was in. 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. This copy above is lacking the dust jacket like so many books from more than 70 years ago. Lassie escapes twice but when her new owner takes her to a place too far to run from. 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.
Having stood the test of time, this story is as appealing today as it has been for generations of doglovers. Lassie comehome touched many nerves immediately after its publication. Lassie is joes prize collie and constant companion. Lassie is a female rough collie who first appeared in the book lassie come home written by eric knight and published in 1940. Unfollow lassie comehome 1940 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The superb illustrations by marguerite kirmse are still and.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. About lassie come home eric knights heartfelt tale of the noble collie lassie, first published in 1938, receives a worthy new incarnation as a pict. About lassie comehome eric knights heartfelt tale of the noble collie lassie, first published in 1938, receives a worthy new incarnation as a pict. Lassie appears in many other works including various books, movies and television series. First edition of the much loved childrens book on the greatest canine heroine. It is the first lassie book and exhibits the first appearance of lassie overview edit. Now she couldnt understand that times were changed and she wasnt supposed to be there any more. Famous novel by eric knight 18971943, filmed in 1943 with a. Since publishing it has remained one of the favorite books for children. The books british origin is a little more problematic in my old age than it was in. Lassie is a female rough collie who first appeared in the book lassie comehome written by eric knight and published in 1940. 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. Unfollow lassie come home book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. She is medium sized and long furred, with her fur occurring in.
No matter what kind of situation, someone is always there to guide lassie on her way. First published in 1940, lassie comehome has become a cultural phenomenon and one of the bestloved dog stories in the world, inspiring several movies and tv shows. Lassie come home the 1940 first edition abebooks reading. The main characters of this classics, animals story are lassie, priscilla. 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. But when joes father loses his job, lassie must be sold. Lassie comehome was written by eric knight and published in 1940. Eric knight and his wife jere settled on a farm in pennsylvania, where lassie come home was written and where the collie which inspired the book is buried. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Lassie as she appears on the cover of lassie comehome lassie is the main character and protagonist of the lassie franchise. Lassie comehome by eric knight 1940 hardcoverfirst edition.