’Til The Cows Come Home by Dr. Tod Collins (First Edition)

This first edition of ’Til The Cows Come Home by Dr. Tod Collins is a scarce and highly collectible piece of modern South African regional literature. Published in 2010 by Triple Creek Publishing, the book presents a vivid tapestry of life in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and Underberg regions through a series of humorous, poignant, and deeply authentic short stories drawn from the author’s experiences as a country veterinarian and mountaineer.

Dr. Tod Collins captures the spirit of rural South Africa with warmth, wit, and remarkable observational detail. ’Til The Cows Come Home features cattle farmers, remote mountain communities, veterinary emergencies, eccentric rural personalities, livestock theft, conservation encounters, and the realities of life in isolated farming districts beneath the Drakensberg Mountains. Collins’ storytelling balances humour and pathos, creating a memorable portrait of South African country life that resonates strongly with readers familiar with the Midlands, Underberg, Himeville, and surrounding farming regions.

This copy is especially desirable as a true first edition. ’Til The Cows Come Home will appeal to collectors of Africana, South African memoirs, veterinary literature, rural narratives, and KwaZulu-Natal regional history.

An excellent addition to any Africana collection or South African country-life library, and an especially appealing title for readers with ties to farming, veterinary practice, or the Drakensberg region.

Condition – Near Fine 

2010 first edition paperback in very good condition overall. Covers remain bright and clean with light shelf wear and minor edge wear. Internally clean, well-bound, and carefully preserved.