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All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot (2004, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-100312330855
ISBN-139780312330859
eBay Product ID (ePID)30201059
Product Key Features
Book TitleAll Creatures Great and Small
Number of Pages448 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicPersonal Memoirs, Veterinary Medicine / General, Medical, Animals / General, Essays & Narratives
GenrePets, Nature, Biography & Autobiography, Medical
AuthorJames Herriot
Book SeriesAll Creatures Great and Small Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight13.1 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
ReviewsRefreshingly original . . . as close to a novel as a chronicle of memoirs could be . . . hilarious, touching, athletic and warming . . . Dr. Herriot's characters . . . rival any from British fiction., Refreshingly original . . . as close to a novel as a chronicle of memoirs could be . . . hilarious, touching, athletic and warming . . . Dr. Herriot''s characters . . . rival any from British fiction., What the world needs now, and does every so often, is a warm, G-rated, down-home, unadrenalized prize of a book that sneaks onto the bestseller lists . . . James Herriot''s memoirs qualify admirably., If there is any justice, All Creatures Great and Small will become a classic of its kind . . . With seemingly effortless art, this man tells his stories with perfect timing and optimum scale. Many more famous authors could work for a lifetime and not achieve more flawless literary control., "Absolutely super, a rarity, magnificently written, insightful, unforgettable. . . . If you have ever loved a friend, human or otherwise, this is the book for you." - Houston Chronicle "This warm, joyous and often hilarious first-person chronicle of a young animal doctor . . . shines with love of life." - The New York Times Book Review "One of the funniest and most likeable books around." - The Atlantic Monthly "[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." - The Washington Post "If there is any justice, All Creatures Great and Small will become a classic of its kind . . . With seemingly effortless art, this man tells his stories with perfect timing and optimum scale. Many more famous authors could work for a lifetime and not achieve more flawless literary control." - Chicago Tribune Book World "Herriot charms because he delights in life, embraces it with sensitivity and gust and writes with grace. All Creatures Great and Small may well be the happiest book of the year." - The New York Times Book Review "Absolutely super, a rarity, magnificently written, insightful, unforgettable . . . If you have ever loved a friend, human or otherwise, this is the book for you." - Houston Chronicle "Refreshingly original . . . as close to a novel as a chronicle of memoirs could be . . . hilarious, touching, athletic and warming . . . Dr. Herriot's characters . . . rival any from British fiction." - Los Angeles Times "James Herriot . . . is one of those rare men who know how to appreciate the ordinary . . . a natural storyteller."ar- The New York Times "Warm, anecdotal . . . All Creature Great and Small makes you feel good about the worried and some of the people in it." - San Francisco Chronicle "What the world needs now, and does every so often, is a warm, G-rated, down-home, unadrenalized prize of a book that sneaks onto the bestseller lists . . . James Herriot's memoirs qualify admirably." - Time "An inspirational book . . . with all its comedy; tragedy, drama, and farce . . . works like a spring tonic: It lifts the spirits and warms the heart . . . There is no advice, no pat formula for better living. There is just Herriot, a man you cannot resist." - Chicago Tribune "Herriot has a real flair for writing and his book is a treat." - Publishers Weekly, Herriot charms because he delights in life, embraces it with sensitivity and gust and writes with grace. All Creatures Great and Small may well be the happiest book of the year., James Herriot . . . is one of those rare men who know how to appreciate the ordinary . . . a natural storyteller., Warm, anecdotal . . . All Creature Great and Small makes you feel good about the worried and some of the people in it., Absolutely super, a rarity, magnificently written, insightful, unforgettable. . . . If you have ever loved a friend, human or otherwise, this is the book for you., This warm, joyous and often hilarious first-person chronicle of a young animal doctor . . . shines with love of life., [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., "Absolutely super, a rarity, magnificently written, insightful, unforgettable. . . . If you have ever loved a friend, human or otherwise, this is the book for you." -Houston Chronicle "This warm, joyous and often hilarious first-person chronicle of a young animal doctor . . . shines with love of life." -The New York Times Book Review "One of the funniest and most likeable books around." -The Atlantic Monthly "[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." -The Washington Post "If there is any justice,All Creatures Great and Smallwill become a classic of its kind . . . With seemingly effortless art, this man tells his stories with perfect timing and optimum scale. Many more famous authors could work for a lifetime and not achieve more flawless literary control." -Chicago Tribune Book World "Herriot charms because he delights in life, embraces it with sensitivity and gust and writes with grace.All Creatures Great and Smallmay well be the happiest book of the year." -The New York Times Book Review "Absolutely super, a rarity, magnificently written, insightful, unforgettable . . . If you have ever loved a friend, human or otherwise, this is the book for you." -Houston Chronicle "Refreshingly original . . . as close to a novel as a chronicle of memoirs could be . . . hilarious, touching, athletic and warming . . . Dr. Herriot's characters . . . rival any from British fiction." -Los Angeles Times "James Herriot . . . is one of those rare men who know how to appreciate the ordinary . . . a natural storyteller."ar-The New York Times "Warm, anecdotal . . .All Creature Great and Smallmakes you feel good about the worried and some of the people in it." -San Francisco Chronicle "What the world needs now, and does every so often, is a warm, G-rated, down-home, unadrenalized prize of a book that sneaks onto the bestseller lists . . . James Herriot's memoirs qualify admirably." -Time "An inspirational book . . . with all its comedy; tragedy, drama, and farce . . . works like a spring tonic: It lifts the spirits and warms the heart . . . There is no advice, no pat formula for better living. There is just Herriot, a man you cannot resist." -Chicago Tribune "Herriot has a real flair for writing and his book is a treat." -Publishers Weekly, Absolutely super, a rarity, magnificently written, insightful, unforgettable . . . If you have ever loved a friend, human or otherwise, this is the book for you., An inspirational book . . . with all its comedy; tragedy, drama, and farce . . . works like a spring tonic: It lifts the spirits and warms the heart . . . There is no advice, no pat formula for better living. There is just Herriot, a man you cannot resist., What the world needs now, and does every so often, is a warm, G-rated, down-home, unadrenalized prize of a book that sneaks onto the bestseller lists . . . James Herriot's memoirs qualify admirably.
Dewey Edition19
Dewey Decimal636.089/092/4
SynopsisThe classic multimillion copy bestseller Delve into the magical, unforgettable world of James Herriot, the world's most beloved veterinarian, and his menagerie of heartwarming, funny, and tragic animal patients. For over thirty years, generations of readers have thrilled to Herriot's marvelous tales, deep love of life, and extraordinary storytelling abilities. For decades, Herriot roamed the remote, beautiful Yorkshire Dales, treating every patient that came his way from smallest to largest, and observing animals and humans alike with his keen, loving eye. In All Creatures Great and Small , we meet the young Herriot as he takes up his calling and discovers that the realities of veterinary practice in rural Yorkshire are very different from the sterile setting of veterinary school. From caring for his patients in the depths of winter on the remotest homesteads to dealing with uncooperative owners and critically ill animals, Herriot discovers the wondrous variety and never-ending challenges of veterinary practice as his humor, compassion, and love of the animal world shine forth., The classic multimillion copy bestsellerDelve into the magical, unforgettable world of James Herriot, the world's most beloved veterinarian, and his menagerie of heartwarming, funny, and tragic animal patients.For over thirty years, generations of readers have thrilled to Herriot's marvelous tales, deep love of life, and extraordinary storytelling abilities. For decades, Herriot roamed the remote, beautiful Yorkshire Dales, treating every patient that came his way from smallest to largest, and observing animals and humans alike with his keen, loving eye.In "All Creatures Great and Small," we meet the young Herriot as he takes up his calling and discovers that the realities of veterinary practice in rural Yorkshire are very different from the sterile setting of veterinary school. From caring for his patients in the depths of winter on the remotest homesteads to dealing with uncooperative owners and critically ill animals, Herriot discovers the wondrous variety and never-ending challenges of veterinary practice as his humor, compassion, and love of the animal world shine forth.
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- Feb 10, 2021
Regardless of age -- BEST BOOK so far this year.
Loved it so much I went out and bought two more from the same series!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 30, 2021
Everyone seems to enjoy this book. Maybe you will too?
My wife who does not like to read books, said that she will read All Creatures Great and Small. She also loves the TV programs of it. Hopefully, this will cut down on her endless TV watching.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 16, 2021
Just finished enjoying the new PBS show and wanted to read the book. Both were lovely.
Book was in great condition.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 02, 2020
A favorite
These are books to be read over and over!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 22, 2020
Delightful!
I loved this book and am giving it as a giftVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 05, 2024
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This is the book that started it all! Love 💕 all the stories.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 13, 2017
Love this book!
This book is the first of a series of books about a veterinarian in Yorkshire in the late 1930s and 40s. It's funny, touching and highly entertaining. I've read the series several times and never tire of it. Highly recommend!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 30, 2016
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Read these as a child & am enjoying it as much or more now. I am giving them to my grandson who wants to be a vet.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
