Bob

Bob: Son of Battle is a classic novel written by Alfred Ollivant. The book is set in the picturesque countryside of Northern England and tells the story of two rival sheepdogs, Bob and Red. Bob is the son of a legendary sheepdog named Old Bob and is known for his intelligence, loyalty, and courage. Red, on the other hand, is a fierce and aggressive dog who is determined to prove his worth as a sheepdog.The novel follows the lives of Bob and Red as they compete against each other in sheepdog trials and battle for the affection of their master, Adam McAdam. As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the rugged hills and valleys of the English countryside, where the beauty of nature is contrasted with the harsh realities of life on a sheep farm.Bob: Son of Battle is a timeless tale of loyalty, friendship, and the unbreakable bond between a man and his dog. It is a heartwarming story that will appeal to readers of all ages and is a must-read for anyone who loves dogs or the great outdoors. The book has been widely acclaimed for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its realistic portrayal of the lives of sheepdogs and their owners.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.