James Herriot's Animal Stories - Hardcover

Herriot, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312168748 ISBN 13: 9780312168742

Publisher: St. Martin's Press, 1997

Synopsis

When you enter the world of James Herriot's Animal Stories, you’ll share his wonder and humor, his adventures and misadventures as he contends with pet owners and landowners; rough-spoken farmers and soft-spoken gentry; orphaned lambs, litters of piglets and puppies, cattle and draught horses; and a miscellany of cats and dogs including, of course, Mrs. Pumphrey’s inimitable Pekinese, Tricki Woo.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Few authors in memory have delighted readers around the world as thoroughly as the beloved veterinarian James Herriot. And with his recent volumes of hugely popular illustrated tales ? James Herriot?s Cat Stories and James Herriot?s Favourite Dog Stories ? his name has been introduced to a whole new generation of readers. Now, this gorgeous new collection brings together ten of his best-loved stories celebrating all the creatures in his wonderful world ? creatures bright and beautiful, great and small.

Here are lambs, horses, cows, dogs, even a whimsical pig or two, along with their colourful human counterparts ? all brought vividly to life by Herriot?s storytelling magic. From a prickly horse young James encountered early in his veterinary-school experience, through Dorothy the goat ? star of the entrancing holiday tale ?There?s Christmas ? and Christmas?? we are reacquainted with many of the most charming members of Herriot?s Yorkshire menagerie. Once again illuminated by the radiant watercolours of Lesley Holmes, each of Herriot?s stories captures the kind of warmth and humour that comes with old, familiar friendship. With a special introduction by Herriot?s own son, Jim, the stories in this bright new collection will charm readers of any age.

About the Author:

JAMES HERRIOT was a veterinarian in Yorkshire, England for over 50 years until his death in 1995. His bestselling memoirs include All Things Bright and Beautiful, All Things Wise and Wonderful, The Lord God Made Them All, and Every Living Thing. At 23, he qualified for veterinary practice with the Glasgow Veterinary College, and moved to the town of Thirsk. He would live in and write about the region for the rest of his life. In 1979, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire.

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0312168748
• ISBN 13: 9780312168742
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160