I guess the british public needed a canine heroine more than ever. The classic childrens book lassie comehome by eric knight was originally published in 1940. Eric knight s novel has been widely popular since it was published in 1940. American child actor jon provost holding a copy of the book lassie and the daring. Lassie come home movie simple english wikipedia, the. Lassie come home was first published in 1938 as a short story, oddly enough, in the us, then in 1940 in its present form.
Eric knights novel has been widely popular since it was published in 1940. 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. The first movie adaptation of lassie come home began shooting in 1942 but its author would never see the finished film telegraph. But make sure you also buy the original eric knight lassie comehome novel. Lassie comehome first edition eric knight bauman rare books.
Three times lassie escapes from her new owner to return home to joe in yorkshire, but then shes sold to a wealthy lord in scotland to be trained for dog shows but she desperately misses her boy and is determined to find him. This book was originally published by eric knight in 1940. This beautiful 75th anniversary edition showcases the original text and illustrations with a striking new jacket design and a new introduction from bestselling author ann m. Knight grew up in the mill towns where stories of come. His family is poor but loving, and his trusty dog lassie will show up at his school at 4 oclock to pick him up. It stars roddy mcdowall, elizabeth taylor, and dog actor pal. But when joes father loses his job, lassie must be sold. Lassie comehome was first published in 1938 as a short story, oddly enough, in the us, then in 1940 in its present form. Buy a cheap copy of lassie come home book by eric knight. Books by eric knight author of lassie comehome goodreads. Lassie is a fictional female collie dog character created by eric knight in a short story. Jun 29, 2017 introducing eric knight and the story behind lassie specifically a preface video to the 2005 production of lassie. Knights tale of a collie who crosses 400 miles of rugged terrain to return home has quite an honourable place. His novel lassie come home isbn 00304410 appeared in 1940.
Kirmse, marguerite, 1885 1954, illustrator boxid ia1718018 camera. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. I grew up watching the tv program lassie but had never read the original story. Knights novel was filmed by mgm in 1943 as lassie come home with a dog. Lassie comehome 75th anniversary edition and millions of other books are available for amazon. 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. 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.
Lassie comehome by eric knight, 9781840225938, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Knight, author of the beloved childrens novel, lassie comehome. As most people are aware, it was eric knight who created the captivating canine character, lassie. Lassie is joes beloved dog and constant companion, but when joes father loses his job, lassie must be sold. Marguerite kirmse a collie undertakes a thousandmile journey in. Lassie comehome puffin books by eric knight and a great selection of related books. It tells the story of a dog who travels hundreds of miles to be reunited with. 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 beautiful 75th anniversary edition showcases the original text and illustrations with a striking new jacket design and a new introduction from bestselling. 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. Eric knight has 26 books on goodreads with 33058 ratings. Lassie comehome by eric knight and a great selection of related books. She is a female rough collie dog, and is featured in a short story that was later expanded to a fulllength novel called lassie come home.
Vintage may or may not have a dust jacket usual signs of a well read book but good overall condition. Knight grew up in the mill towns where stories of come home dogs were common. 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 is a photograph of eric knight the author of lassie come home. Lassie come home, written by eric knight, is a heartwarming story about the loyalty of a dog to his family. Lassie come home is a 1943 mgm movie directed by fred wilcox.
Working with an army film unit under the direction of frank capra, eric knight was tragically killed in a plane crash off the coast of suriname. Knight joined the united states army and rose to the rank of major. For the heart and soul of the novel are absent from the text of this version, and the. After graduating from cambridge latin school in massachusetts, mr. Through the experiences of lassie, you will meet many of the villagers, some with thoughtful regards, and some characters with bad intentions.
Knight s portrayal of lassie bears some features in common with another fictional female collie of the same name, featured in the british writer. Gr commemorating the 75th anniversary of knights novel, this title tenderly retells the classic story of a dog who sets the gold standard for loyalty. Mar 31, 2017 eric knight was born april 10, 1897 in yorkshire, england. Nov 10, 2015 lassie come home 76th anniversary edition. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Personal website for eric knight view the website share. In 1943, while working for the oss, knights plane crashed and he was tragically killed. He took american citizenship in 1942 shortly before his death. After her destitute family is forced to sell her, a collie named lassie pal escapes from her. Download the study guide a yorkshire, england, family is forced to sell their beloved collie, lassie, to pay their bills during a time of economic crisis and unemployment.
Author eric knight introduced the reading public to the canine. Lassie comehome 75th anniversary edition eric knight. Lassie has been the most endearing and enduring of all the canine stars. Having stood the test of time, this story is as appealing today as it has been for generations of doglovers. Working with an army film unit under the direction of frank capra, eric knight was tragically killed in a plane crash off the coast of suriname on january 15, 1943. Lassie comehome by eric knight and marguerite kirmse. This study guide consists of approximately 31 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of lassie. First published in 1940, lassie comehome by eric knight, illustrated by marguerite kirmse, has become one of the bestloved dog stories in the world. Remake of the 1943 movie based on eric knights book lassie come home. It was an author who is mainly notable for creating the fictional collie lassie. A 50thanniversary edition of the book lassie come home will be published in 1990 by holt, reunhart and winston.
Lassie is joes prize collie and constant companion. She is a female rough collie dog, and is featured in a short story that was later expanded to a fulllength novel called lassie comehome. He was raised by an aunt and uncle and worked and went to school as a youngster part time. He was a native of yorkshire in england, and had a varied career, including service in the canadian army during world war i and spells as an art student, newspaper reporter and hollywood screenwriter. Knight grew up in the mill towns where stories of comehome dogs were. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The classic childrens book lassie come home by eric knight was originally published in 1940. The screen lassie was not only a superbly trained animal actor but a. Since publishing it has remained one of the favorite books for children. Based on the novel by eric knight originally serialized in the saturday evening post, lassie come home was released quite some time after knights death. In 1943, while working for the oss, knights plane crashed and he was. Lassie come home is required reading for all who love animals and appreciate the special bond between people and dogs. Feb 10, 2016 lassie come home by eric knight, 9781840225938, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Knights widow still fives there, still raises collies, and still receives mad from an over the world addressed to eric knight and lassie. Eric knight was born april 10, 1897 in yorkshire, england. Lassie first appeared in a 1938 short story by eric knight in the saturday evening post. After her destitute family is forced to sell her, a collie named lassie pal escapes from her new owner and begins the long trek from scotland to her yorkshire home.
Knight and his wife jere knight raised collies on their farm in pleasant valley, bucks county, pennsylvania. Mgm dedicated lassie come home, which was released later that year, to his memory. Jon provost and lassie in publicity portrait for the television series lassie 1954. By that time the depression was over and world war ii had broken out. Three times lassie escapes from her new owner to return home to joe in yorkshire, but then. With sebastian bezzel, anna maria muhe, nico marischka, bella bading. Eric knight was born in 1897 in yorkshire, england, the countryside that was the background for lassie come home. No matter what kind of situation, someone is always there to guide lassie on her way.
Lassie comehome by eric knight, gary blythe, paperback. A 50thanniversary edition of the book lassie come home. The movie lassie come home was based on this book, which has also inspired several followup films and tv series. Lassie comehome is a novel written by eric knight about a rough collies trek over many miles. Knight and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With roddy mcdowall, donald crisp, may whitty, edmund gwenn. Three times she escapes from her new owner, and three times she returns home to joe, until. Lassie come home by eric knight and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Download the study guide a yorkshire, england, family is forced to sell their beloved collie, lassie, to pay their bills during a time. This lush countryside was the setting he chose for lassies adventures. Eric knight has 24 books on goodreads with 32995 ratings.
No matter what kind of situation, someone is always there to. Knight s widow still fives there, still raises collies, and still receives mad from an over the world addressed to eric knight and lassie. Everything you need to understand or teach lassie comehome by eric knight. The book s british origin is a little more problematic in my old age than it was in. Joe carraclough roddy mcdowall is a young boy who knows a few things. Eric knight was born in 1897 in yorkshire, england, the countryside that was the background for lassie comehome. Actor roddy mcdowall with lassie in the 1943 film lassie come home. Even though he was the author of many fine books, he will always best be remembered for the classic story. This lush countryside was the setting he chose for lassie s adventures.
Elementary and junior high school, fiction, audio book, etc. First published in 1940, lassie come home has become one of the bestloved dog stories in the world. Lassie come home by eric knight and marguerite kirmse. Lassie is a fictional character created by eric knight. Vintage 1950s childrens book young readers lassie comehome by eric knight 1954. Knights this above all is considered one of the significant novels of the second world war. Introducing eric knight and the story behind lassie specifically a preface video to the 2005 production of lassie. In 1954, the longrunning, emmy winning television series lassie debuted. Lassie comehome first edition eric knight bauman rare.
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