

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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"Original book cover is orange"
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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
"I discovered the new PBS Masterpiece series All Creatures Great and Small and learned it was adapted from James Herriot’s memoirs. The book is just as delightful as the tv series (although different). It almost reads like short stories of the adventures James Herriot has as a new veterinarian surgeon in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside in the 1930s. You’ll want to curl up with a spot of tea and enjoy Mr. Herriot’s comical storytelling of encounters with the local farmers and their animals."
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Liz Phillips
"Christopher Timothy’s narration is superb! Stories you can listen to again and again!"
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Lisa Francine
"Funny, dramatic, accurate, and interesting"
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Zoe Stanek
"One of my all time favorites "
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April Davulcu