The beloved New York Times bestsellers that inspired the popular BBC series—from a Yorkshire veterinarian and a “wise and wonderful writer” (The Boston Globe). Perhaps better than any other writer, James Herriot reveals the ties that bind us to the natural world. Collected here are three of his masterpieces—All Creatures Great and Small, All Things Bright and Beautiful, and All Things Wise and … and Beautiful, and All Things Wise and Wonderful—which have been winning over animal lovers everywhere for almost fifty years. From his night visits to drafty barns during freezing northern England winters, to the beautiful vitality of rural life in the summertime, to the colorful menagerie of animals—and their owners—that pass through his office, Herriot vividly evokes the daily challenges and joys that come with being a veterinarian.
Witty and heartwarming, this collection of whimsical, dramatic, and touching anecdotes reveals the ties that bind us to the animals in our lives. This edition features a new introduction from the author’s son and bonus archival photos.
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Love anything by James Herriot
This is a classic. If you love watching Dr. POL or other veterinarian shows you will love these.
I love the stories of this English country vet.
I have enjoyed these books for decades.
Best books EVER!
These books are based on an actual veterinarian who begins his career in England in the 1930s and follows him from a young vet to a post WWII family man. The stories are a fascinating look at rural veterinary medicine told with humor and poignancy.
Read these books years ago. They remain some of my favorites and should be considered modern classics. Delightful stories of veteranarians in Yorkshire in the 1930’s to 1950’s.
I love all the Herriot books.
Each volume is a classic in its own right, the three together are simply a treasure. This veterinarians love of animals and the natural world comes through as clear as a glacial stream due to his sterling prose and gift for storytelling.
Mr. Herriot’s writing draws you in and gives you a seat in the front row of the balcony where you can look down and see the entire picture as the events unfold. Excellent entertaining reading. Definitely recommended.
I read these books along time ago, if you like animals this is a good series to read.
Learning about the was of a veterarian at the beginning of his practice and follow as new methods of taking care of animals occure. James Harriot covers farm and pet animals. There are some stories that will make you cry and some you will laugh. I injoyed these …
Loved it!
One of the best series of books, especially for an animal lover. My late husband, who wasn’t an avid reader, couldn’t put them down.
The James Herriot books are great — everyone should read them.
This is a wonderful series.
Have read all love them
These are some of the few books that I’ve reread through the decades. When I finally gave them away, they showed their age and usage.
Well written and intriguing stories about a British veterinarian, his life and his patients. It’s difficult to put his stories down, even through the sad parts. I dislike it when an animal dies, but that’s all our …
These are books everyone needs to read!
These are wonderful, slice of life books. If you love animals, these are definitely great reads.
The James Herriot books are such a wonderful reading experience. I reread them and enjoy them more each time. It’s like reading letters from an old friend