Young Herriot: The Early Life and Times of James Herriot - Hardcover

Lewis-Stempel, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1849902712 ISBN 13: 9781849902717

Publisher: BBC Physical Audio, 2011

Synopsis

The fascinating formative veterinary college years of the most famous vet in the world, the author of All Creatures Great and Small

We had no antibiotics, few drugs. A lot of time was spent pouring things down cows' throats. The whole thing added up to a lot of laughs. There's more science now, but not so many laughs.

How did a young student named Alf Wight become James Herriot, the man who would charm millions of readers the world over? Set in Glasgow in the 1930s—pre-antibiotics, when veterinary practice was, as Herriot wrote, "more art than science"—the book shines a light on his calling to work with animals (which began when he read an article in Meccano Magazine entitled "Veterinary Surgery as a Career"), his early friendships and quest for knowledge at Glasgow's Veterinary College, and the early development of his legendary compassion for animals. Young Herriot uses previously unpublished diaries and casebooks from Herriot's days as a student to bring to life a fascinating time and place, and represents a thrilling new addition to the James Herriot canon.

About this title

About the Author:

John Lewis-Stempel is the editor of Fatherhood: An Anthology.

Review:

"A delightful dollop of nostalgia and a reminder of the joy of Herriot's antics." * Daily Mail * "Admirers of Herriot's best-selling novels will find much to enjoy here." * Choice * "A fascinating look at Herriot's childhood and student days." -- Shari Low * Daily Record * "Herriot learnt his trade when animal medicine was a profession that 'trialed the faint miasma of witchcraft' about it. It's that hint of magic that made Herriot so famous." * The Lady *

About this edition

• Publisher: BBC Physical Audio
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1849902712
• ISBN 13: 9781849902717
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272