If Only They Could Talk; It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet; Let Sleeping Vets Lie; Vet in Harness; Vets Might Fly; and Vet in a Spin
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: James Herriot
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann/Octopus, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This omnibus collection of veterinary memoirs presents James Herriot’s celebrated semi-autobiographical narratives chronicling rural life and animal care in Yorkshire during the mid-20th century. Across six volumes, Herriot recounts his experiences as a young vet with warmth, precision, and understated humor, illustrating the challenges of livestock medicine, eccentric farmers, and the unpredictable rhythms of country practice. The series captures the camaraderie of his colleagues, the emotional weight of animal welfare, and the quiet heroism of everyday service. With vivid character sketches and richly observed settings, Herriot constructs a portrait of a profession rooted in compassion and resilience. This edition offers over 800 pages of enduring storytelling, ideal for collectors and readers drawn to humane literature and British pastoral history.
Author: James Herriot
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann/Octopus, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This omnibus collection of veterinary memoirs presents James Herriot’s celebrated semi-autobiographical narratives chronicling rural life and animal care in Yorkshire during the mid-20th century. Across six volumes, Herriot recounts his experiences as a young vet with warmth, precision, and understated humor, illustrating the challenges of livestock medicine, eccentric farmers, and the unpredictable rhythms of country practice. The series captures the camaraderie of his colleagues, the emotional weight of animal welfare, and the quiet heroism of everyday service. With vivid character sketches and richly observed settings, Herriot constructs a portrait of a profession rooted in compassion and resilience. This edition offers over 800 pages of enduring storytelling, ideal for collectors and readers drawn to humane literature and British pastoral history.