Explore Alfred Ollivant books at New West Press.

Alfred Ollivant's Bob, Son of Battle builds its drama around rival sheepdogs and the people whose lives are tied to them. Bob and Red Wull embody contrasting ways of working, while tensions between their masters make the contest more than a question of skill. The story gives landscape, rural labor, and strong attachment to animals an important role. This collection centers on Ollivant's novel, inviting readers to follow both the immediate rivalry and the emotional pressures behind it. Pride, kindness, resentment, and loyalty shape the human world as much as the dogs' competition.

For readers building a classic literature library, this writing offers more than a memorable plot. Notice how dialogue, setting, and the narrator's perspective affect your understanding of each character. Questions of motive and consequence make rewarding subjects for a book club or a personal reading journal. Explore the editions below to find a starting point for your own reading.