All Creatures Great and Small

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James Herriot

Twenty years ago, St. Martin's Press published a volume of memoirs by an unknown Scottish veterinarian named James Herriot. Its title was All Creatures Great and Small.Within a year, the book had become recognized as a masterpiece. In the two decades that have followed, James Herriot has become one of the most universally loved authors of our time.Now, as we celebrate the publication of Every Living Thing-- the country vet's fifth book of memoirs-- St. Martin's is proud to reissue the book that started it all. Its pages, now as then, are full of humor, warmth, pathos, drama, and James Herriot's unique, richly justified love of life. His journeys across the Yorkshire dales, his encounters with humans and dogs, cows and kittens are illumined by his infinite fascination and affection, and rendered with all the infectious joy of a born storyteller.As one reviewer wrote," If you ever loved a friend, human or otherwise, this is the book for you."

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Author

James Herriot

Pages

442

Publisher

Macmillan

Published Date

1972

ISBN

0312084986 9780312084981

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"So wholesome and beautiful. A bit gruesome at times but the first book in an amazing series"

Rebecca Kyte

"Charming vignettes on rural life that warms the heart and soul. "

Maria West

"Original book cover is orange"

HopeyD

"Funny and touching. If you love the idea of a young country vet this is the book. And anecdotal. Based on James Herriot’s life and career. #funny #genuine #sweet #nonfiction"

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Susan Phillips

"My mom used to read these stories to me when I was little. They are sweet sometimes sad sometimes funny stories that hold a special place in my heart. "

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Amelie Nolasco

"If you love animals and need to get away to a more peaceful time and place this book is for you. This is written by a young vet just beginning practice before WW2 and before the discovery of antibiotics. It’s set in the English country side, with a variety of farm animals and pets. Herriots good humor and ability to laugh at himself, and love of animals and life is a joy."

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Mary philipp

"He's great a nice glimpse into how thing use to be. "

Andrew Borowicz

"A charming look into turn of the century rural country life in the United Kingdom. "

Billiam Cass

"This book, along with other works of James Herriot, became a book to read on road trips that was able to entertain the whole family! Absolutely love his stories and his style of writing! He made us laugh, cringe, feel sad, and love every character! "