G. R. (Geraldine Robertson) Glasgow

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G. R. (Geraldine Robertson) Glasgow

A British writer and poet remembered for lively children's stories and gentle, observant verse, she wrote about family life, mischief, and the small dramas of growing up. Her work has lasted through beloved titles like Troublesome Comforts and My Friend Doggie.

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The golden story book

The golden story book

by L. L. (Lucy L.) Weedon, Sheila Braine, May Byron, Evelyn Everett-Green, George Manville Fenn, Lilian Gask, G. R. (Geraldine Robertson) Glasgow, G. A. (George Alfred) Henty, D. H. Parry

Troublesome Comforts A Story for Children

Troublesome Comforts A Story for Children

by G. R. (Geraldine Robertson) Glasgow

My friend Doggie; or, An only child

My friend Doggie; or, An only child

by G. R. (Geraldine Robertson) Glasgow

About the author

Born in 1854, Geraldine Robertson-Glasgow was a British author who published as G. R. Glasgow. She wrote fiction mainly for children and young readers, and she is also noted as a poet.

Her books include Troublesome Comforts and My Friend Doggie; or, An Only Child, stories that focus on childhood, family relationships, and everyday adventures. Project Gutenberg and other library records show that a number of her works have remained in circulation long after their first publication.

She is also remembered in literary and historical sources as Geraldine Robertson-Glasgow, with her life spanning 1854 to 1920. Even in brief, her writing suggests a warm interest in the feelings, quarrels, loyalties, and imagination of children.