Bob: Son of Battle - Paperback

by Alfred Ollivant (Author), Marguerite Kirmse (Illustrator)

Bob: Son of Battle is a classic novel written by Alfred Ollivant, first published in 1898. Set in the rugged countryside of northern England, the story follows the lives of two sheepdogs, Red Wull and Bob, as they compete for the title of champion sheepdog. Bob, the son of Red Wull, is a strong and intelligent dog with a fierce loyalty to his master, Adam McAdam. The novel explores the relationship between Bob and Adam, as well as the rivalry between Bob and Red Wull. As the sheepdog trials approach, tensions rise and the competition between the two dogs becomes more intense. Along the way, Bob must navigate the challenges of rural life, including harsh weather, treacherous terrain, and the constant threat of danger from wild animals. The novel is a timeless tale of loyalty, bravery, and the enduring bond between man and dog. It has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its portrayal of the working-class people who inhabit it. Bob: Son of Battle is a must-read for anyone who loves dogs, nature, and classic literature.1898. Two sheep farmers and their sheepdogs engage in a years-long battle to prove their superiority in handling sheep-a battle which ultimately must end in death. The story begins: The sun stared brazenly down on a gray farmhouse lying long and low in the shadow of the Muir Pike; on the ruins of peel-tower and barmkyn, relics of the time of raids, it looked; on ranges of whitewashed outbuildings; on a goodly array of dark-thatched ricks. In the stack-year, behind the lengthy range of stables, two men were thatching. One lay sprawling on the crest of the rick, the other stood perched on a ladder at a lower level.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.