All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small

James Herriot Series Book 1
by James Herriot
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Mass market paperback, 437 pages
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Take an unforgettable journey through the English countryside and into the homes of its inhabitants—four-legged and otherwise—with the world's best-loved animal doctor.

For over 25 years—since All Creatures Great and Small was first published—readers have delighted to the storytelling genius of James Herriot, the Yorkshire veterinarian whose fascinating vignettes brim with the wonder of life, animal and human.

Whether struggling mightily to position a calf for birthing, or comforting a lonely old man whose beloved dog and only companion has died, Herriot's heartwarming and often hilarious stories of his first years as a country vet perfectly depict the wonderful relationship between man and animal—and they intimately portray a man whose humor, compassion, and love of life are truly inspiring.

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  I Love This Book!
Ajf of Kalamazoo, 8/31/2016
This book is about a country vet named James Herriot. It's full of love for animals and the occasional bit of humor. There are some sad parts, but it's a great book. It's a really great book and I think you should read it.
  All Creatures Great And Small
HappyHomemaker of Oregon, 4/6/2011
This is a book I can pick up anytime, open anywhere, and know I'm in for a good read. While there is an over-arching tale in the book, the majority of the chapters are simply episodes in his life as a British country vet. Sometimes they are funny, other times, heartwarming, and at times you set the book down with a tear of sweet sorrow. He is never shy about laughing at himself, and he relates details of the old-fashioned farms with charm and respect.
A great book, I can recommend it to anyone.