Jock Of The Bushveld by Sir Percy Fitzpatrick 1909 First Edition Sixth Impression

Jock Of The Bushveld

Sir Percy Fitzpatrick

Jock of the Bushveld, published in 1907, has been read and enjoyed by millions of children and is now a classic among animal stories. It remains as fresh and exciting as it was when it was first written and is dedicated by Fitzpatrick to '...those keenest and kindest of critics, best of friends and most delightful of comrades the likkle people!'

Jock's owner was a young transport rider in the rugged and colourful days of the Transvaal gold rush. Those were the days when big game roamed the land and each sunrise brought a new adventure. The story of the bull terrier who shared his master's life on the veld has been illustrated with lively sketches by Edmund Caldwell.

Publisher: Longmans Green and Co

Publication Date: 1909

Binding: Hardcover

Book Condition: Good. It is covered in plastic but unfortunately (before my time) it is taped down with sellotape. It also has a few old newspaper cuttings - one dated May 18, 1932 entitled Sir Percy's Memoirs ~ Fitz's Posthumous Reminiscences of Pioneer Days. Reviewed by Colonel Deneys Reitz. The second one is dated October 9, 1972. SAUK SABC Bulletin - article on the TV serial Jock of the Bushveld. 

At the back of the book an article from the Cape Times  April 1926 is stuck onto the inside of the back cover entitled "Birds of the Transvall Bushveld"

Edition: First Edition Sixth Impression

Pages: 475

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