Jock! by Andrew Barton Paterson
"Jock of the Valley" is a novel written by Andrew Barton Paterson and published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of Jock, a young man from the Scottish Highlands who becomes embroiled in a series of exciting events, including a search for lost gold and a confrontation with a rival clan. Along the way, Jock must navigate treacherous landscapes, outwit his enemies, and prove his bravery and loyalty to his friends and family. With its blend of action, adventure, and Scottish culture, "Jock of the Valley" is a thrilling tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1910 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Sports Literature · 360 words
First lines
There's a soldier that's been doing of his share In the fighting up and down and round about. He's continually marching here and there And he's fighting, morning in and morning out.
The Boer, you see, he generally runs; But sometimes when he hides behind a rock, And we can't make no impression with the guns, Oh, then you'll hear the order, 'Send for Jock!'
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Jock! is listed on Textopian as a poem by Andrew Barton Paterson, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Sports Literature
- Length: 360 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book centers around events of the Australian gold rush era and the horse racing industry - a historical period of Australia.
- Adventure — Jock, the protagonist, embarks on various horse racing adventures, presenting an adventure-filled plot.
- Sports Literature — The story is deeply embedded in the world of horse racing which is a sport, making it fit the genre of Sports Literature.
Tags
adventure · australian literature · classic novel · coming of age · exploration · frontier life · historical fiction · male protagonist · nature · outback · patriotism · romance