Each chapter can be read separately because each one has its own stor. Books by james herriot author of all creatures great and. After his first day on the job, james herriot s mentor warns him that the life of a country veterinarian is full of small triumphs and big disasters, but that hed never be bored. James herriot 19161995 was the pen name of james alfred alf wight, an english veterinarian whose tales of veterinary practice and country life have delighted generations. Author alf wight who used a pen name based the character on his own experiences as a country vet.
James herriot is a wonderful story teller and the best thing is you dont have to read the books in one sitting. Warm and joyful tales by the author of all creatures great and small. The first 6 books were published in the uk as if only they could talk, it shouldnt happen to a vet, let sleeping vets lie, vet in harness, vets mig. Wight is best known for his semiautobiographical stories, often referred to collectively as all creatures great and small, a title used in some editions and in film and television adaptations. James herriot was born james alfred wight on february 1916. See all books authored by james herriot, including james herriots treasury for children. 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. James herriot s most popular book is all creatures great and small all creatures great and. James herriot, the author whose all creatures great and small and 17 other books have drawn even the most urban of readers into a magical country.
James herriot author of all creatures great and small. James herriot has 125 books on goodreads with 459685 ratings. All creatures great and small all things bright and beautiful all th. James herriot is the pen name of james alfred wight, obe, frcvs also known as alf wight, an english veterinary surgeon and writer.
The warm and joyful memoirs of the worlds most beloved animal doctor. Warm and joyful tales by the author of all creatures great and small, and creature grandi e piccole, and more on. You will laugh, you will cry and sometimes you will find yourself nodding in agreement. He used this experience to write a series of eight books set in 1930s1950s england about animals and their owners. The complete james herriot collection 8 books box set 18 titles in the set if only they could talk, the lord god made them all, vet in a spin, vet in. Enchanting stories from james herriot, britains most. Explore books by james herriot with our selection at. He had the big one a proper nervous breakdown when i was in sixth. If there is any justice, this book will become a classic of its kind.
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