Deze auteur wordt gevierd om zijn klassieke kinderwerk, een mijlpaal in zijn genre. Zijn schrijven duikt in thema's van avontuur en de diepe band tussen mens en dier, waarbij loyaliteit en veerkracht worden onderzocht. Door middel van suggestieve verhalen ving hij de geest van een tijdperk en de wilde landschappen die zijn verhaal vormden. Zijn nalatenschap leeft voort, niet alleen door zijn literaire bijdragen, maar ook door de paden die zijn beroemdste verhaal inspireerden.
Offering a firsthand account of public affairs in the Transvaal, this classic work provides valuable insights into its historical context. The preservation efforts by Alpha Editions ensure that the text is presented in a modern, clear, and readable format, free from the limitations of scanned copies. This reformatting allows contemporary readers to engage with the important themes and events documented within, ensuring the work remains accessible for future generations.
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.