About this title: When newly qualified vet James Herriot arrives in the small Yorkshire village of Darrowby, he has no idea what to expect. How will he get on with his new boss? Herriot's books form the basis of the popular BBC TV series "All Creatures Great and Small".
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Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Binding: MM Paperback
Publisher: Pan Books
Date Published: 1973
ISBN-13:9780330237833ISBN:0330237837
Description: Very Good. Size: 6.8 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches; When newly qualified vet James Herriot arrives in the small Yorkshire village of Darrowby, he has no idea what to expect. How will he get on with his new boss? Herriot's books form the basis of the popular BBC TV series "All Creatures Great and Small". read more
Binding: Softbound
Publisher: Easy Readers, Denmark
Date Published: 1981
Description: Very Good. This is an abridged version of James Herriot's classic. It is in the "B" series of the "Easy Reader" collection, meaning it is based on an English vocabulary of 1200 words. Excellent for students of English! Physically, the book is in great shape except for some very minor creasing and aging. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pan Books
Date Published: 1973
ISBN-13:9780330237833ISBN:0330237837
Description: Acceptable. Spine And Cover Damage-Well Read *** Expect to receive a well read copy-The condition of the book will be readable, perhaps with heavy creasing and some damage. You wouldn't want to give it as a present-Dispatched in padded packaging. ** UK SELLER-Get it in days not weeks ** read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pan Books
Date Published: 1973
ISBN-13:9780330237833ISBN:0330237837
Description: Acceptable. *** Expect to receive a well read copy-The condition of the book will be readable, perhaps with heavy creasing and some damage. You wouldn't want to give it as a present-Dispatched in padded packaging. ** UK SELLER-Get it in days not weeks ** read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pan Books
Date Published: 1973
ISBN-13:9780330237833ISBN:0330237837
Description: Acceptable. Well Read? Expect Some Heavy Creasing, Some Wear And Maybe A Little Damage *** Expect to receive a well read copy-The condition of the book will be readable, perhaps with heavy creasing and some damage. You wouldn't want to give it as a present-Dispatched in padded packaging. ** UK SELLER-Get it in days not weeks ** read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pan Books
Date Published: 1973
ISBN-13:9780330237833ISBN:0330237837
Description: Good. Different Cover-Tanned Pages-Minor Shelf Wear-*** Expect to see light wear and some spine creasing *** Dispatched in padded packaging. ** UK SELLER-Get it in days not weeks ** read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pan Books
Date Published: 1973
ISBN-13:9780330237833ISBN:0330237837
Description: Good. Pages tanned EXCELLENT value for money and ready for dispatch. Delivery usually within 3/5 days. Our reputation is built on our Speedy Delivery Service and our Customer Service Team. read more
"What a wonderful trip down memory lane this book was. I remember watching the TV series back in the 70's and 80's and picking this book up for the first time was like settling down by the fire with old friends.
Set in the Yorkshire Dales, this is the first book in a series by rookie vet James Herriot and his new life in the countryside and among the animals and his struggle to win over the old Yorkshire farmers and eccentric characters he meets there. There were so many times when I literally laughed out loud (once in a quiet hospital corridor while waiting for someone to come out of the theatre - which got me a few horrified looks!). The character of Mrs Pumphrey and her dog Tricki Woo had me bent over crying with laughter!
I just loved this book. I live in Yorkshire, about an hour from the Dales, and it has made me want to jump in my car and head off to Herriot country; the whole place just came alive with his passion for the region. I am really looking forward to reading the rest in the series - this is the sort of comfort reading that I know I can look forward to if I need a break from real life. In the words of James Herriot while describing his beloved countryside - I felt like I could breathe. This book is a real tonic - highly recommended."
"A great book, at times sad and told with empathy but often in parts hilarious as the author does a good job of getting you to connect and believe in his characters. Though considered memoirs its told with a lot of passion and wit which makes it a very easy read and doesn't feel at all biographical."
"Re-reading it to my soon-to-be-baby at the moment. 'Gentle' is the word I'd use for Herriot. Lovely characters, funny set-ups, just great. Of course I cleverly (!) left out the bit at the beginning about the difficult calving. My wife has enough on her plate, God knows."
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