or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. The book ends peacefully after many years and many more adventures when Jock becomes unable to hunt and must retire. Open minds will find this well-written history by a great man who was there. Jock of the Bushveld is based on a true story that happened over a hundred years ago. Before settling in for the night, Percy would tell his children the stories of his journeys with his faithful hound and they were soon pushing him to write a book. The book involves sections on race relations and cruelty to animals which today seem shocking. Jock Of The Bushveld.. [Sir Percy Fitzpatrick] -- Jock of the Bushveld is the classic and much loved story based on the true experiences of Percy Fitzpatrick and his Staffordshire bull terrier Jock. Fitzpatrick was born to Irish parents in 1862, in what is now the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. FitzPatrick during the time the book takes place was a transporter, guys who basically ran groups of oxen and natives transporting goods back and forth across the wilderness of South Africa a … The plot is very heartwarming and enlightening as dog and man find comfort and solace in their life together in South Africa. Percy Fitzpatrick worked as a transport ride in the Lowveld in the 1880s and there is very little information about his time in this occupation. With his master, Jock shares the excitement of a transport rider's life; they become close companions and all Jock's skill and intelligence are needed in many thrilling and dangerous encounters with big game. Focusing on the travels of the other through Transvaal with his trusty dog Jock. I also enjoyed the story and the way the author painted the picture of the bushveld. I enjoyed the book greatly because of the history and the people that were discussed in the book. Although Jock of the Bushveld is a children’s story, I recommend Patricia Furstenberg’s tale to anyone of any age because it is an easy read that is easy to identify with and understand, as well as the positive messages within the text that are a strong indicator of how anyone can benefit from a love born of a second chance. children's book / animals /dogs Much loved dog story, based on the real experiences of Percy Fitzpatrick who saved this plucky bull terrier, the runt of the pack, from drowning. Through the story of Jock and his master, a vivid picture of the Bushveld unfolds, as together they discover its birds and beasts and men. [1] The book tells of FitzPatrick's travels with his dog, Jock, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross, during the 1880s, when he worked as a storeman, prospector's assistant, journalist and ox-wagon transport-rider in the Bushveld region of the Transvaal (then the South African Republic). Jock of the bushveld - query 1st edition. In 1886 the 20 years old Percy Fitzpatrick sets out from Kaapstad (Cape Town) for the Transvaal to dig for gold. The book tells of Fitzpatrick's travels with his dog, Jock, during the 1880s. It was a story worth telling. The story begins in the 1880s, at the time of the South African gold rush. FitzPatrick, Percy New 97816 . Jock of the Bushveld was on every bookshelf in my grandfather’s day. What we do know is that he travelled around the Graskop, Pilgrims Rest and MacMac area, while his work also took him to Barberton. If you are the author, please login to your Author Area where you can update all of your links and other information. He was known for fending off wild animals and protecting Percy during their travels. The book tells of Fitzpatrick's travels with his dog, Jock, during the 1880s, when he worked as a storeman, prospector's assistant, journalist and ox-wagon transport-rider in the Bushveld region of the Transvaal. 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