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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The stories of the animals this veterinarian treats and the people who own them are descriptive of times past when veterinary medicine was just advancing into modern times.
It shares a view of his world, far removed from mine, but like sitting down with a friend with a cup of tea, and sharing.
I haven’t read a Herriot book yet that I haven’t thoroughly enjoyed.
Great story telling
We read Herriott over and over.
You won’t want to put these books down. Fast reading, wonderfully entertaining. I actually laughed out loud in the doctors office! One of my all time favorite authors!
I read all the Heriot books years ago….very much enjoyed them all.
All of James Herriot’s books are must-read.
I adore these stories. Classics that should endure the years. A look back that shows just how far veterinary practice has come with interesting and lovable characters; both human and animal.
These are among my favorite books – delightful and unforgettable. A real joy to read.
I’ve read the hard copies years ago. This was a chance to read them again at a good price.
loved it
Here’s your chance to back in time to the WWII and post war era in rural Yorkshire, England. Follow James Herriott, the younger vet in Darroby, Yorkshire as he takes care of the animal population- and deals with their owners. James Herriott’s boss, Segfried, and the boss’s younger brother, Tristan, are both a bit eccentric. The result is a …
I loved the James Herriot books growing up and was inspired to visit the Yorkshire Dales on a 1980s trip to Great Britain, where I actually met James Herriot!
Wonderful stories of animals, people, and countryside.
James Herriot is one of my favorite authors. His stories are heartwarming, interesting and give one a sense of peace and wholeness.
James Herriot is always brilliant. The stories can by read over and over. Coming from the same area and with relatives who own farms I can relate very well.
A charming visit to a world long gone, the English countryside I recall as a kid.
I loved all the Harriott books that I read years ago when they first came out.
James Herriot I a lovely human being who writes with style, grace and heart. I loved these books for their warmth and compassion.