Name: All Creatures Great and Small
SKU: 48484651
Price: 836.00 TWD
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Author: James Herriot
ISBN: 9781250057839

Type

Physical Book

Author

James Herriot

Publisher

St. Martin's Griffin

Language

English

Pages

448

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.8x14x3.3 cm

Weight

0.38 kg.

ISBN13

9781250057839

Synopsis "All Creatures Great and Small"

The classic multimillion copy bestseller Delve into the magical, unforgettable world of James Herriot, the world's most beloved veterinarian, and his menagerie of heartwarming, funny, and tragic animal patients. For over forty years, generations of readers have thrilled to Herriot's marvelous tales, deep love of life, and extraordinary storytelling abilities. For decades, Herriot roamed the remote, beautiful Yorkshire Dales, treating every patient that came his way from smallest to largest, and observing animals and humans alike with his keen, loving eye. In All Creatures Great and Small, we meet the young Herriot as he takes up his calling and discovers that the realities of veterinary practice in rural Yorkshire are very different from the sterile setting of veterinary school. Some visits are heart-wrenchingly difficult, such as one to an old man in the village whose very ill dog is his only friend and companion, some are lighthearted and fun, such as Herriot's periodic visits to the overfed and pampered Pekinese Tricki Woo who throws parties and has his own stationery, and yet others are inspirational and enlightening, such as Herriot's recollections of poor farmers who will scrape their meager earnings together to be able to get proper care for their working animals. From seeing to his patients in the depths of winter on the remotest homesteads to dealing with uncooperative owners and critically ill animals, Herriot discovers the wondrous variety and never-ending challenges of veterinary practice as his humor, compassion, and love of the animal world shine forth. James Herriot's memoirs have sold 80 million copies worldwide, and continue to delight and entertain readers of all ages.

James Herriot

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James Herriot was the pseudonym of James Alfred Wight (1916-1995), a British veterinarian and author, famous for his endearing stories about rural life and his work as a veterinarian in the English countryside. He was born in Sunderland, England, and studied veterinary medicine at the University of Glasgow.

After working as a veterinarian in Yorkshire, Herriot began writing stories based on his experiences with animals and their owners. His warm, humorous, and humane style captivated readers around the world.

His best-known work is the book series that began with If Only They Could Talk (1970), which includes titles such as All Creatures Great and Small. These stories were adapted into several TV series and movies, solidifying his legacy.

James Herriot left a lasting impact on literature about rural life and the veterinary profession, celebrating the connection between humans and animals with sensitivity and tenderness.

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