All Creatures Great and Small
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (675 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1559277734 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 348 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He is the author of the classic international bestsellers All Things Bright and Beautiful, All Things Wise and Wonderful, and The Lord God Made Them All. He is also the author of numerous collections of short stories and a series of illustrated books for children. James Herriot lived in Yorkshire,
Herriot's work.. And in the three decades that followed, Dr. When this book was first published, it was merely a simple volume of memoirs by an unknown Scottish veterinarian. But within a year, the book became recognized as a masterpiece. How will he get on with his new boss? With the local farmers? And what will the animals think? This program is filled with hilarious and touching tales of the unpredictable Sigfriend Farnon, Sigfreid's zany brother, Tristan, and Herriot's first encounters with a beautiful girl called Helen.Now as then, All Creatures Great and Small is full of humor, warmth, pathos, drama, and James Herriot's love of life. These are the stories that catapulted James Herriot to literary fame. Herriot has become one of the most universally loved authors of our time.In this first volume of memoirs, then-newly-qualified vet James Herriot arrives in the small Yorkshire village of Darrowby and he has no idea what to expect. His journey across the Yorkshire dales, and his encounters with humans and dogs, cows, and kittens are lovingly told by Christopher Timothy with all the fascination, affection, and joy that suffuses Dr
"All Creatures Great and Small" according to bookworm. I want to warn all Herriot devotees that in buying the omnibus editions they are NOT getting all the stories! For example in Jim's courtship of Helen, the episode of the Daffodil Ball is omitted. Let me demonstrate. 'In Let Sleeping Vets Lie' chapter twenty three begins: "After the night of the Daffodil Ball I just seemed to drift naturally into the habit of dropping in to see Helen on an occasional evening." However in the omnibus edition we have: "After the night at the cinema with Helen I just seemed to drift naturally into the habit of dropping in to see Helen on . I recommend this delightful and gentle storytelling of a veterinarian's career Debra Hill I recommend this delightful and gentle storytelling of a veterinarian's career in the English countryside. Was such a charming read. Can't tell you how disappointed I was when the end of the book showed itself. I missed seeing the PBS television version many years ago, however, the movie in my head was ever so entertaining! Yes, read it!. neal f brown said Beat book I have ever read. I read about 8 books a month, and this is at the top.. i cannot say enough for the beauty and humor in this book. the characters are the best ever developed and y ou feel like you know them personally. the stories just don't quit!! At night my husband and I would read his books,laugh, and almost could not put them down. If you love animals, enjoy great stories, and humor, then this isthe book for you!!
“One of the funniest and most likeable books around.” Atlantic Monthly“If there is any justice, All Creatures Great And Small will become a classic of its kindWith seemingly effortless art, this man tells his stories with perfect timing and optimum scale. All Creatures Great And Small may well be the happiest book of the year.” The New York Times Book Review. Many more famous authors could work for a lifetime and not achieve more flawless literary control.” Chicago Tribune Book World“Herriot charms because he delights in life, embraces it with sensitivity and gust and writes with grace