Jock of the Bushveld

By James Percy FitzPatrick

Though less well known in America, Jock of the Bushveld is a cornerstone of South African children's literature. Focusing on the travels of the other through Transvaal with his trusty dog Jock. The book involves sections on race relations and cruelty to animals which today seem shocking. It, therefore, stands as a document of its time for better or worse. However, the tale remains riveting and the writing just as powerful as when it was published in 1907.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Antiquarius
• Release date: Mar 10, 2021
• ISBN: 9781647987992

James Percy FitzPatrick

Sir James Percy FitzPatrick (1862-1931) was a South African author and politician whose classic children’s book, Jock of the Bushveld (1907) was based on his experiences during the legendary gold rush in the Transvaal region of South Africa. Years later, FitzPatrick entertained his children with stories of his youthful adventures, and was persuaded by his friend Rudyard Kipling to collect them into a book. An immediate bestseller, this story of a beloved Staffordshire bull terrier who grows from the runt of the litter into a brave and loyal trail dog has never been out of print.