Robert Leighton | |
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| Born | 5 June 1858 |
| Died | 11 May 1934 (aged 75) Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England |
| Nationality | Scottish |
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| Years active | 1880–1922 |
| Known for | Writing adventure books for boys |
| Notable work | The Complete Book of the Dog |
Robert Leighton (5 June 1858 – 11 May 1934) was a Scottish journalist, editor, and writer of boys' fiction. He was an editor of juvenile magazines, and through his work at Young Folks he met his future wife Marie Connor, a prolific author in her own right. Leighton became an expert on dogs and their care and produced many works on this topic.