Bob, Son of Battle

by Alfred Ollivant

"Bob, Son of Battle" by Alfred Ollivant is a children's book published in 1898. Set in England's North Country, it tells the story of two rival sheepdogs and their masters locked in bitter competition. Young David is caught between his cruel, alcoholic father M'Adam and his surrogate father figure James Moore. As the dogs compete for the coveted Shepherd's Trophy, a mysterious sheep killer threatens the community, and suspicion falls on both champions. The tale follows David's struggle toward manhood amid rivalry, romance, and dark secrets.