James herriot, first edition abebooks shop for books. When you enter the world of james herriots animal stories, youll share his wonder and. A warm and joyful collection of james herriots loving tales of our furry friends from delightful old favorites like tricki woo to heartwarming stories of brandy, hermann, jock, and more. And with his recent volumes of hugely popular illustrated tales james herriots cat storiesandjames herriots favourite dog stories his name has been introduced to a whole new generation of readers.
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James herriots cat stories james herriot macmillan. The editors of academic medicine were unable to locate the original holder. When you enter the world of james herriots animal stories, youll share his wonder and humor. Between the covers of this perfect gift book, teller and tales finally meet in a warm. James herriot would go on to become so much more than a dog doctor. James herriots dog stories and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
James herriots dog stories are tales which can be found in many of his other books, which have been compiled into one book. At the beginning of the century, virtually all of a veterinarians time was spent working with large animals such as horses, cattle and other livestock. And along with these come others, each story as memorable and heartwarming as the last, each told with that magic blend of gentle wit and human compassion that marks every word from james herriots pen. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. James herriots dog stories james herriot macmillan.
His journeys across the yorkshire dales, his encounters. When you enter the world of james herriots animal stories, youll share his wonder and humor, his. Shortly afterwards he took up a position as an assistant in a north yorkshire practice where he remained, wi. James herriot s most popular book is one mans medicine. With over a million copies sold, james herriots favorite dog stories has inspired dog lovers the world over. And just like that series, all of these stories actually tend to be more about the people of yorkshire, england than about the animals this real life. Wights books are partially autobiographical, with many of the stories loosely. I was one of those children, and here is a list of some of my very favorite childrens stories about dogs, horses. James herriot tells of a dog who died of hodgkins disease and whose owner then committed suicide. Here are ten delightful stories from the pen of the worlds most beloved veterinarianguaranteed. Listen to this audiobook excerpt of james herriots animal stories, read by christopher timothy. James herriot is currently considered a single author.
Each chapter can be read separately because each one has its own stor. In this short book james herriot told some old stories as well as some new ones. After buying over 50 million copies of his books chronicling the gentle meanderings of a country vet, readers may feel they have a pretty good handle on the life of alf wight, a. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. James herriot was born james alfred wight on february 1916. Among herriot s international bestsellers are all creatures great and small and the lord god made them all, he died in february 1995. He shared stories of his experiences while acting as a veterinarian in a small rural village. All creatures great and small by james herriot is full of humour, warmth, drama, and herriots love of life. For the best answers, search on this site if only they could talk 1970 it shouldnt happen to a vet 1972 let sleeping vets lie 1974 vet in harness 1974 vets might fly 1976 vet in a spin 1977 james herriots yorkshire 1979 the lord god made them all 1981 every living thing 1992 james herriots cat stories 1994 james herriots favourite dog stories. The very special magic of james herriots storytelling shines throughout this classic collection of stories about the animal he loves the most. James herriots treasury for children by herriot james. James herriots dog stories is a perfect gift that celebrates the unconditional, loving friendships between people and dogs in this very special, heartwarming collection of favorite stories about dogs great and small, james herriot tells us about his own dogs and all the wonderful people and animals we have come to. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. James herriots animal storiesaudiobook excerpt youtube.
You will laugh, you will cry and sometimes you will find yourself nodding in agreement. Its a ten story sampling of james herriot stories that will get you hooked on his writing of animals and their people, the stories of an english country vet making his house calls. James herriot lived with his wife and family in yorkshire, england, where his son has now taken over his veterinary practice. Warm and wonderful stories about the animals herriot loves best. When you enter the world of james herriots animal stories, youll share his wonder and humor, his adventures and misadventures as he contends with pet owners and landowners. His bestselling memoirs include all things bright and beautiful, all things wise and wonderful, the lord god made them all, and every living thing. Today is the birthday of james alfred alf wight, a british veterinary surgeon and writer, who wrote under the pen name james herriot. James herriots treasury for children collects all of the beloved veterinarians delightful tales for young readers. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Readers digest condensed books volume 1 1993 by james herriot,mary higgins clark, william coughlin, and anne river siddons and a great selection of related.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Warm and wonderful stories about the animals herriot loves best paperback. James herriots dog stories paperback james herriot. Horse and pony stories by enid bagnold, monica dickens, james. In addition to the succeeding volumes in that seriesall things bright and beautiful, all things wise and wonderful, the lord god made them all, and every living thinghis writing has appeared in eight childrens books and in the special illustrated volumes james herriots yorkshire and the best of james herriot. James herriots dog stories is a perfect gift that celebrates the unconditional, loving friendships between people and dogs in this very special, heartwarming collection of favorite stories about dogs great and small, james herriot tells us about his own dogs and all the wonderful people and animals we have come to love so much. He used his lifetime of experiences as a vet in the yorkshire dales to write a series of books of stories about animals and their owners the best known of which are often referred to collectively as all creatures great and small.
Explore books by james herriot with our selection at. James herriot archives good books for catholic kids. James herriots dog stories is a collection of short stories about dogs. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. James alfred wight, obe, frcvs 3 october 1916 23 february 1995, known by the pen. This collection of tales about the beloved veterinarians encounters with various members of the animal kingdom is the perfect gift for anyone who has ever loved a pet. But no animal was dearer to his heart, and no animal provided him with more heartwarming and wonderful tales. James herriots animal stories by james herriot kirkus. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A welltempered, wellresearched biography of the worlds most famous veterinarian, from novelist lord god and all his angels, 1997, etc. Listen to james herriots animal stories by james herriot. James herriots favorite dog stories is a musthave gift book for any dog lover. If you like james herriot books, youll love louisa may alcott. Warm and joyful tales by the author of all creatures great and small, and creature grandi e piccole, and more on.
Wonderful idea, this shows his real passion for dogs and should you be the same then this book is a must. James herriot books list of books by author james herriot. From a prickly horse young james encountered early in his veterinaryschool. The dimensions of thoughtful humor are as evident in this story as in all his writings. The farmer spruces up both himself and the horse for the big show and walks away. James herriot is a wonderful story teller and the best thing is you dont have to read the books in one sitting. Available for the first time on cd, ten more delightful stories from the pen of the worlds most beloved veterinariana perfect gift book guaranteed to delight the yorkshire vets worldwide legions of fans. At age 23, herriot qualified for veterinary practice with the glasgow veterinary college, and moved to the town of thirsk in. James alfred wight, obe, frcvs 3 october 1916 23 february 1995, known by the pen name james herriot, was a british veterinary surgeon and writer who used his many years of experience as a veterinary surgeon to write a series of books consisting of stories about animals and their owners. Here is a repackaging of ten of the amiable yorkshire vets stories, drawn from several of his bestselling volumes, including all creatures great and small 1972 and all things bright and beautiful 1974. James herriot has 127 books on goodreads with 456516 ratings. From the springtime frolic of oscar, catabouttown to the yuletide warmth of the christmas day kitten, these storiesradiantly illus. James herriot was a veterinarian in yorkshire, england for over 50 years until his death in 1995.