Bob: Son of Battle is a classic novel by Alfred Ollivant, first published in 1898. It tells the story of two rival sheepdogs, Bob and Red, who compete for the title of the best sheepdog in the region. Bob is the son of a legendary sheepdog, and he has inherited his father's intelligence, loyalty, and courage. Red, on the other hand, is a fierce and aggressive dog, who will stop at nothing to win.The novel is set in the rugged hills of Northern England, where sheep farming is a way of life. The farmers rely on their sheepdogs to protect their flocks from predators and to guide them through the treacherous terrain. Bob and Red are both highly skilled at their job, but they have very different personalities. Bob is calm, patient, and obedient, while Red is impulsive, stubborn, and aggressive.As the story unfolds, the rivalry between Bob and Red intensifies, and the two dogs become bitter enemies. The farmers and their families are drawn into the conflict, and the tension builds to a dramatic climax. In the end, Bob emerges as the victor, but at a great cost. The novel explores themes of loyalty, courage, and the bonds between humans and animals.Bob: Son of Battle is a timeless classic that has captivated readers for over a century. It is a heartwarming tale of two dogs who embody the best and worst of human nature, and their struggle to overcome their differences and find common ground. With its vivid descriptions of the rugged landscape of Northern England and its unforgettable characters, Bob: Son of Battle is a must-read for anyone who loves dogs, nature, and great storytelling.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.