James Herriot's Animal Stories

Herriot, James

ISBN 10: 1559274581 ISBN 13: 9781559274586

Publisher: Macmillan Audio, 1997

Synopsis

A new collection of tales of all creatures-bright and beautiful, great and small-from the pen of the world's most beloved veterinarian.

Share Dr. Herriot's 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 miscellaneous cats and dogs including, of course, Mrs. Pumphrey's inimitable Pekinese, Tricki Woo. A perfect introduction to Herriot's magical experiences on the farm or a wonderful way to enhance your Herriot collection, these stories are sure to please animal lovers and James Herriot devotees alike.

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 lived with his wife and family in Yorkshire, England, where his son has now taken over his veterinary practice. Among Herriot’s international bestsellers are All Creatures Great and Small and The Lord God Made Them All. He died in February 1995.

Christopher Timothy starred as James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, the internationally renowned BBC television series based on Herriot’s work. Mr. Timothy is a thirty-year veteran of stage, screen, and television.

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan Audio
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1559274581
• ISBN 13: 9781559274586
• Binding: Audio Cassette