James herriot 19161995 was the pen name of james alfred alf wight, an english veterinarian whose tales of veterinary practice and country life have. Listen to james herriots animal stories by james herriot. The title of this book is james herriot and it was written by james herriot. James herriot audio books at simply audiobooks simply. James herriot books biography and list of works author of. Within its covers are unforgettable episodes from the remarkable series of memoirs that began with all creatures great and small the ones my family and i have laughed at over the years and the ones my readers have said they most enjoyed, as herriot, himself, put it. James herriot illuminated the rich and rewarding daytoday life of a smalltown veterinarian, taking. James herriot grew up in glasgow and qualified as a veterinary surgeon at glasgow veterinary college.
Within its covers are unforgettable episodes from the remarkable series of memoirs that began with all creatures great and small the ones my family and i have laughed at over the years and the ones my readers have said they most enjoyed, as herriot. James herriot s treasury for children collects all of the beloved veterinarians delightful tales for young listeners. All creatures great and small covers herriot s first couple of years in the dales. Original 1979 first edition, with no later prints shown, indicating a true first. Rarely have story, author, and storyteller fused so magically as in herriots 1972 memoirs of a vets life amidst the people and animals that filled it with meaning. Below is a list of james herriots books in order of when they were originally published. James herriots favorite dog stories by james herriot. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. A welltempered, wellresearched biography of the worlds most famous veterinarian, from novelist lord god and all his angels, 1997, etc. Download the all creatures great and small audiobook series and listen.
Each of these true stories drawn from his experience has an uplifting ending, and he has a i dont know how it is ive never read james herriots work before this, but i. Wight was born in sunderland, england, but was only three weeks old when his parents moved to glasgow, scotland, where he attended yoker primary school and hillhead high. Complete james herriot boxed set 8 book collection. All creatures great and small audiobook james herriot audible. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Shop amongst our popular books, including 28, all creatures great and small, all creatures great and small and more from james herriot. James herriot books for sale in uk view 41 bargains. James alfred wight, obe, frcvs 3 october 1916 23 february 1995, known by the pen name james herriot, was a british veterinary surgeon and writer. James herriot s treasury for children collects all of the beloved veterinarians delightful tales for young readers. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Born in sunderland, england, wight lived in glasgow during his childhood and teenage years.
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All creatures great and small, all things bright and beautiful, and all things wise and wonderful herriot, james, timothy, christopher on. Shortly afterwards he took up a position as an assistant in a north yorkshire practice where he remained, wi. These are the stories that catapulted james herriot to literary fame. His final published work, published posthumously, was james herriots yorkshire revisited in 1999. When this book was first published, it was merely a simple volume of. The james herriot collection features three of his bestselling and heartwarming memoirsall creatures great and small, all things bright and beautfiul, and all things wise and wonderfulin one gift audiobook set that will delight animal lovers. James herriot is currently considered a single author. Download or stream james herriots treasury for children. He had a knack for story telling and shares heart warming stories that make you wish you could spend a day in the dales lending him a hand helping animals. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
His most famous and popular book about his home county. Apr 12, 2012 listen to this audiobook excerpt from james herriot s classic book all creatures great and small. The complete james herriot collection 8 books box set 18 titles in the set if only they could talk, the lord god made them all, vet in a spin, vet in harness, vets might fly, let sleeping vets lie, it shouldnt happen to a vet, every living thing. Fresh out of glasgow veterinary college, to the young james herriot 1930s. Download and enjoy your favorite james herriot audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop at. James herriot is the pen name of james alfred wight 19161995, a veterinarian who worked in yorkshire, england. Download or stream all creatures great and small by james herriot. All creatures great and smallall things bright and beautifulall things wise and wonderfulthe lord god made them allboxed set by james herriot. The first james herriot book i took out of the library was on audio.
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Reading james herriots stories of being a vet in yorkshire in the late 1930s is like eating comfort food for the body and drinking tonic for the soul. James herriot, christopher timothy, macmillan audio. His veterinary practice in yorkshire, england, is now tended by his son, jim wight. Books by james herriot share book recommendations with your. Jan 17, 20 i watched the tv show whan i was young, and read a few of the books when i was at school. Now as then, all creatures great and small is full of humor, warmth, pathos, drama, and james herriots love of life. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers.
Listen to james herriots favorite dog stories audiobook by james herriot. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. James herriot s yorkshire uk signed first edition hardback. Discount prices on books by james herriot, including titles like it shouldnt happen to a vet. Herriot is the most entertaining, most thoroughly likeable, most engaging person to have come along in a long time, and the stories he has to tell are fascinating. All creatures great and small by james herriotaudiobook. James herriot book the red hard back all in acceptable to good older books yellowing of pages in paperbacks still a good read. May 01, 2006 complete james herriot boxed set 8 book collection. James herriot, a pseudonym for james alfred wight, grew up in glasgow and qualified as a veterinary surgeon at glasgow veterinary college.
Listen to james herriot s animal stories audiobook by james herriot. All creatures great and small audible audio edition. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. Charming, funny and touching, all creatures great and small is a heartwarming story of determination, love and companionship from one of britains bestloved authors. James herriots yorkshire uk signed first edition hardback. Shortly afterwards he took up a position as an assistant in a north yorkshire practice where he remained, with the exception of his wartime service in the raf, until his death in 1995. Herriot appears to be a genuinely good man, who sees the good people along with the notsogood, but describes both to us in so compassionate a manner, that we view them through a rosier lens.
James herriot s bestselling series of memoirs includes all creatures great and small, all things bright and beautiful, all things wise and wonderful, the lord god made them all, and every living thing. James herriot books biography and list of works author. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. See all books authored by james herriot, including james herriots treasury for children. Now as then, all creatures great and small is full of humor, warmth, pathos, drama, and james herriot s love of life. Each of these true stories drawn from his experience has an uplifting ending, and he has a i dont know how it is ive never read james herriots work before this, but i found this book to be an absolute delight. The author, james herriot himself, is a compassionate man, and that comes through clearly in his telling of the many, colorful stories. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. As a man thinketh, the mastery of destiny, above lifes turmoil. James herriot 1916 1995 james herriot is the pen name of james alfred wight, known as alf october 3, 1916february 23, 1995, a british veterinary surgeon and writer. All creatures great and small by herriot, james ebook. All creatures great and small the lord god made them all, vet in a spin, vets might fly, vet in harness, let sleeping vets lie, it shouldnt happen to a vet, if only they could talk all creatures great and small collection set. Signed by james herriot to the title page as shown. From the springtime frolic of oscar, catabouttown to the yuletide warmth of the christmas day kitten, these storiesradiantly illus.
He shared stories of his experiences while acting as a veterinarian in a small rural village. The 10 digit isbn is 0553609262 and the digit isbn is 9780553609264. James herriot audio books, best sellers, author bio. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. James herriot s animal stories audiobook, by james herriot. James herriots treasury for children collects all of the beloved veterinarians delightful tales for young listeners. Listen to this audiobook excerpt from james herriot s classic book all creatures great and small. Download all creatures great and small audiobook by james. Mar 01, 2003 listen to james herriot s favorite dog stories audiobook by james herriot. Reading james herriot s stories of being a vet in yorkshire in the late 1930s is like eating comfort food for the body and drinking tonic for the soul.
Many of herriots worksincluding all creatures great and small, all things bright and beautiful. The james herriot collection audio cd audiobook, unabridged. In print, his career began in 1937, two years earlier than his reallife career began. James herriot 1916 1995 james herriot is the pen name of james alfred wight, known as alf october 3, 1916february 23, 1995, a british veterinary surgeon and writer wight was born in sunderland, england, but was only three weeks old when his parents moved to glasgow, scotland, where he attended yoker primary school and hillhead high school. When you enter the world of james herriots animal stories, youll share his wonder and. All creatures great and small by james herriot, paperback. James herriot was born james alfred wight on february 1916. At age 23, herriot qualified for veterinary practice with the glasgow veterinary college, and moved to the town of thirsk in yorkshire to work in a rural practice.
Bestseller this month, title az, title za, release date newest first, highest rated. James herriots bestselling series of memoirs includes all creatures great and small, all things bright and beautiful, all things wise and wonderful, the lord god made them all, and every living thing. The james herriot collection features three of his bestselling and heartwarming memoirsall creatures great and small, all things bright and beautfiul, and all things wise and wonderfulin one gift audiobook set that will delight animal lovers james herriot illuminated the rich and rewarding daytoday life of a smalltown veterinarian, taking hundreds of thousands of listeners on a. Mar 01, 2003 listen to all creatures great and small. All creatures great and small covers herriots first couple of years in the dales.
I grew up reading james herriot s books and im delighted that thirty years on, they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laughoutloud funny as they were then. Listen to james herriots favorite dog stories by james. The warm and joyful memoirs of the worlds most beloved animal doctor audiobook by james herriot. From the springtime frolic of oscar, catabouttown to the yuletide warmth of the christmas day kitten, these stories are perennial favorites, and this new complete edition will make a wonderful gift for all listeners, great and small.
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