Albert Payson Terhune
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member briansnat
N 41° 00.003 W 074° 17.727
18T E 559253 N 4539001
Albert Payson Terhune( December 21, 1872 – February 18, 1942) was a famous children's book author, who has entertained generations of kids with books about his beloved collies.
Waymark Code: WM5NZD
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 01/27/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rangerroad
Views: 25

The grave of Albert Payson Terhune and his wife is located in the Pompton Reformed Church cemetery.
Description:
Terhune's books often revolved around his many collies. His most famous book was "Lad: A Dog" which was published in 1919 and has been in print ever since. His other books included "Lad of Sunnybank", "Bruce", "The Further Adventures of Lad" and "A Dog Named Chips". In all Terhune wrote 67 books.

Terhune was also a noted breeder of collies and his books helped popularize the breed.



Date of birth: 12/21/1872

Date of death: 02/18/1942

Area of notoriety: Literature

Marker Type: Other

Setting: Outdoor

Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Closed at sunset

Fee required?: No

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