Eleanor Atkinson (1863–1942)
Author of Greyfriars Bobby
About the Author
Image credit: Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson
Works by Eleanor Atkinson
Lincoln's Love Story 3 copies
How and Why Library, Nature, How and Why Program, Little Questions That Lead to Great Discoveries (1955) 3 copies
NATURE UNIT 2 copies
"Poilu", a dog of Roubaix 1 copy
A loyal love, 1 copy
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- Legal name
- Atkinson, Eleanor Stackhouse
- Other names
- Marks, Nora (pen name)
- Birthdate
- 1863-01-07
- Date of death
- 1942-11-04
- Gender
- female
- Occupations
- teacher
journalist
reporter
writer - Organizations
- Chicago Tribune
Little Chronicle Publishing Company - Relationships
- Blake, Eleanor (daughter)
Cox, Wally (grandson)
Hawksworth, Hallam (husband) - Short biography
- 1863: Born in Rensselaer, Indianapolis. Daughter of Isaac M. and Margaret (Smith) Stackhouse.
18--: Indianapolis Normal School.
1888-91: Special writer for the Chicago Tribune under pen name of Nora Marks.
1891: Marries Francis Blake Atkinson (editor).
1899: Daughter Eleanor Blake Atkinson born.
1903: Publishes “Mamzelle Fifine”, historical novel of the young Empress Josephine of Martinique.
1908: Publishes “Boyhood of Lincoln”.
1909: Publishes “Lincoln's Love Story”.
1910: Publishes “The Story of Chicago”.
1912: Publishes “Greyfriars Bobby” and “A Loyal Love”.
1915: Publishes “The How and Why Library”.
1916: Publishes “Johnny Appleseed”.
1916: Publishes “Pictured Knowledge”.
1917: Publishes “Hearts Undaunted”.
1918: Publishes: “Poilu, A Dog of Roubaix”.
1920: Separates from husband Francis Blake.
1924: Francis Blake granted divorce.
1942: Dies Manhasset, Long Island. - Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Rensselaer, Indiana, USA
- Places of residence
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Manhasset, New York, USA - Place of death
- Manhasset, New York, USA
- Burial location
- Weston Cemetery, Rensselaer, Indiana, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- USA
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Reviews
Oh, I loved this book. I never read it as a child and to be honest it probably would have been lost on me through the language. Not the dialect, though even as a Scot some of it was too thick for me to translate, but as a child I was more into Point Horror and The Babysitters Club.
Enough about me though, and let's talk about the wee sonsie doggie. I've never read something where the character was so well crafted and who attached themselves so deeply to the reader without a single word spoken show more or thought shared. I could practically hear his little feet padding about and the slap of his ears as he shook himself. I fell in love with Bobby, and his heartbreaking story.
And the story is so richly told, it's no wonder it has lasted the generations. Such a simple tale, but one that will never get old. I've got picture books and abridged versions of this story to share with my children, as I don't think they should wait until adulthood like I did to discover this book. show less
Enough about me though, and let's talk about the wee sonsie doggie. I've never read something where the character was so well crafted and who attached themselves so deeply to the reader without a single word spoken show more or thought shared. I could practically hear his little feet padding about and the slap of his ears as he shook himself. I fell in love with Bobby, and his heartbreaking story.
And the story is so richly told, it's no wonder it has lasted the generations. Such a simple tale, but one that will never get old. I've got picture books and abridged versions of this story to share with my children, as I don't think they should wait until adulthood like I did to discover this book. show less
Such a sweet book. Especially amazing considering the author never visited Edinburgh. Her use of the language for the Scotts was sweet and interesting, but at times a little hard to follow. Her descriptions of the dogs behavior and mannerisms were fantastic. If you are going to be well read on books about dogs, this classic is one that should be on your list.
Disney based it's film on this book, or rather, a good portion of this book. That part of the book is the best part and the telling of show more the story in this book is more rich than the movie. There is more room for the poor children to play and have some adventures with the dog.
After the court case part there is still a grand adventure left, and then a visit from a great lady. It didn't feel as cohesive to me, but it was nice to have more time to spend with Bobby and his world, so still enjoyed more in the book than what was in the movie. Some may rate the book less because of that part of the book after what was covered in the movie. Since their was so much good in this book, I would still rate it 5 stars and recommend the book. It is one I could read multiple times in the future for all the good parts in it. show less
Disney based it's film on this book, or rather, a good portion of this book. That part of the book is the best part and the telling of show more the story in this book is more rich than the movie. There is more room for the poor children to play and have some adventures with the dog.
After the court case part there is still a grand adventure left, and then a visit from a great lady. It didn't feel as cohesive to me, but it was nice to have more time to spend with Bobby and his world, so still enjoyed more in the book than what was in the movie. Some may rate the book less because of that part of the book after what was covered in the movie. Since their was so much good in this book, I would still rate it 5 stars and recommend the book. It is one I could read multiple times in the future for all the good parts in it. show less
Such a sweet book. Especially amazing considering the author never visited Edinburgh. Her use of the language for the Scotts was sweet and interesting, but at times a little hard to follow. Her descriptions of the dogs behavior and mannerisms were fantastic. If you are going to be well read on books about dogs, this classic is one that should be on your list.
Disney based it's film on this book, or rather, a good portion of this book. That part of the book is the best part and the telling of show more the story in this book is more rich than the movie. There is more room for the poor children to play and have some adventures with the dog.
After the court case part there is still a grand adventure left, and then a visit from a great lady. It didn't feel as cohesive to me, but it was nice to have more time to spend with Bobby and his world, so still enjoyed more in the book than what was in the movie. Some may rate the book less because of that part of the book after what was covered in the movie. Since their was so much good in this book, I would still rate it 5 stars and recommend the book. It is one I could read multiple times in the future for all the good parts in it. show less
Disney based it's film on this book, or rather, a good portion of this book. That part of the book is the best part and the telling of show more the story in this book is more rich than the movie. There is more room for the poor children to play and have some adventures with the dog.
After the court case part there is still a grand adventure left, and then a visit from a great lady. It didn't feel as cohesive to me, but it was nice to have more time to spend with Bobby and his world, so still enjoyed more in the book than what was in the movie. Some may rate the book less because of that part of the book after what was covered in the movie. Since their was so much good in this book, I would still rate it 5 stars and recommend the book. It is one I could read multiple times in the future for all the good parts in it. show less
A wonderful book about a loyal dog, who keeps watch over his dead master's grave.
I didn't hear about Bobby before, but I enjoyed the story about this lovable little Syke Terrier. How Bobby, although still young when his beloved master dies, keeps watch over his grave all the time, how he captures the hearts of everyone around the kirkyard and then is awarded one of the highest prices,never to be separated from his master again.
I did have some problems with the Scottish language in the book, show more but was able to work my way through it. But then the closeness to the real language just adds to the touching style of the book, so it's something I can happily live with, even if I needed some time to get through it. show less
I didn't hear about Bobby before, but I enjoyed the story about this lovable little Syke Terrier. How Bobby, although still young when his beloved master dies, keeps watch over his grave all the time, how he captures the hearts of everyone around the kirkyard and then is awarded one of the highest prices,never to be separated from his master again.
I did have some problems with the Scottish language in the book, show more but was able to work my way through it. But then the closeness to the real language just adds to the touching style of the book, so it's something I can happily live with, even if I needed some time to get through it. show less
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