Jock of the Bushveld
1907
At the height of the Transvaal gold rush, when big game still roamed the veld and each sunrise promised a new adventure, a young transport rider named Percy Fitzpatrick crossed paths with a scrappy bull terrier pup who would change his life. Jock was no ordinary dog: stubborn, unconventional, and fiercely loyal, he followed his master from the dusty streets of Johannesburg into the vast, untamed Bushveld. Together they faced stampeding herds, treacherous river crossings, and the loneliness of the open road. This is their true story, told with warmth and wit by a man who knew that friendship with a dog is one of life's purest joys. First published in 1907 and dedicated to 'the little people,' Jock of the Bushveld has enchanted generations of readers with its portraits of the South African frontier and the unshakeable bond between boy and dog.
