Short Review:
When
the newly qualified vet, James Herriot, arrives in the small Yorkshire village
of Darrowby, he has no idea of the new friends he will meet or adventures that
lie ahead. From the author whose books inspired the BBC series "All
Creatures Great and Small",
this first volume of unforgettable memoirs
chronicles James Herriot's first years as a country vet, with the signature
storytelling magic that has made him a favourite the world over. Here is a book
for all those who find laughter and joy in animals, and who know and understand
the magic of wild places and beautiful countryside.
About The Author:
James Alfred Wight was born on 3 October 1916, in
Sunderland, County Durham, England, to James (1890–1960) and Hannah Bell
(1890–1980) Wight. Shortly after their
wedding, the Wights moved from Brandling Street, Sunderland to Glasgow in
Scotland, where James took work as both a ship plater and pianist for a local
cinema, while Hannah was a singer, as well as a dressmaker. For Alf's birth,
his mother returned to Sunderland, bringing him back to Glasgow when he was
three weeks old. He attended Yoker Primary School and Hillhead High School.
From his father he gained a passion for Sunderland Football Club and remained a
lifelong fan. In 1992 he was named a Life President of the club.
His Books:
- If Only They Could Talk (1970)
- It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet (1972)
- Let Sleeping Vets Lie (1973)
- Vet in Harness (1974)
- Vets Might Fly (1976)
- Vet in a Spin (1977)
- The Lord God Made Them All (1981)
- Every Living Thing (1992)
Product Details
- Paperback: 205 pages
- Publisher: Pan Books (2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0330447084
- ISBN-13: 978-0330447089
- Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.6 x 7.8 inches
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