Most Popular Books by James Herriot

The first two memoirs in the New York Times– bestselling series from an English veterinarian—and the basis for the PBS Masterpiece series. All Creatures Great and Small: In the rolling dales of Yorkshire—a simple, rural region of Northern England—a young veterinarian from Sunderland joins a new practice. A stranger in an unfamiliar land, James Herriot must quickly learn the unique dialect and humorous ways of the locals, master outdated equipment, and do his best to mend, treat, and heal pets and livestock alike. All Things Bright and Beautiful: After his first day on the job, Herriot''s mentor warns him that the life of a country veterinarian is full of small triumphs and big disasters, but that he''d never be bored. From 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 experiences new challenges and joys every day. In these pages, Herriot trains under his eccentric boss in a rustic English village, courts the woman that becomes his wife, and meets the people he would come to write about for a lifetime. This witty and heartwarming collection, based on the author''s own experiences, became an international success, connecting with millions of readers, and winning over animal lovers everywhere. Perhaps better than any other writer, Herriot reveals the ties that bind us to the creatures in our lives. Praise for All Creatures Great and Small : "One of the funniest and most likeable books around." — The Atlantic "Refreshingly original . . . Hilarious, touching, athletic and warming . . . Dr. Herriot''s characters . . . rival any from British fiction." — Los Angeles Times

Veterinarian Herriot continues his delightful recollections of his work among the animals & people of the Yorkshire Dales in the 1950s.

An account of life as a veterinarian in Yorkshire, England.

A guide to the villages, towns, and countryside of the Yorkshire area of England.

The famous veterinarian tries to heal a stray dog and find him a home.

Gyp, a cheerful but always silent sheep dog, startles everyone with uncharacteristic behavior during the championship sheep dog trials.

A collection of dog stories by James Herriot.

A few months of married bliss, a lovers'' nest in Darrowby and the wonders of home cooking are rudely interrupted for James Herriot by the Second World War. James Herriot''s fifth volume of memoirs relocates him to a training camp somewhere in England. And in between square pounding and digging for victory, he dreams of the people and livestock he left behind him. "There are funny cases, sad cases, farm animals and pets, downright farmers, ladies of refinement, hard-bitten NCOs and of course, the immortal Siegfried and Tristan" - Sunday Times

This illustrated gift book contains ten of James Herriot''s stories about cats. Six of the stories come from Every Living Thing and include the tale of Ginny and Olly, the Woodshed Cats - and four come from the earlier James Herriot books. There is also the story of Buster, the kitten who arrived on Christmas Day, and Emily who lived with the gentleman up the road. There is humour with the story of Tristan Farnon trying to catch Mrs Bond''s fierce cat Boris, and sadness with the story of the cat that James and Helen loved but had to give back to its original owner.

Continues the memoirs of Yorkshire veterinarian James Herriot, as life for Herriot, his wife, and two children gets back to normal after World War II.

From the author whose books inspired the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small, It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet is the second volume of James Herriot''s classic memoirs; a book for all those who find laughter and joy in animals, and who know and understand the magic and beauty of Britain’s wild places. Lesson number one: When taking a cow’s temperature the old-fashioned way, never let go of the thermometer . . . Now firmly ensconced in the sleepy Yorkshire village of Darrowby, recently qualified vet James Herriot has acclimatized to life with his unpredictable colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon. But veterinary practice in the 1930s was never going to be easy, and there are challenges on the horizon, from persuading his clients to let him use his ‘modern’ equipment, to becoming an uncle (to a pig called Nugent). Throw in his first encounters with Helen, the beautiful daughter of a local farmer, and this year looks to be as eventful as the last . . .

James Herriot has swapped his wellies for a flying jacket, but he can''t wait to get back to the practice and his old Darrowby friendsJames Herriot, strapped into the cockpit of a Tiger Moth trainer, feels rather out of place, but he hasn''t found a new profession and it surely won''t be long before the RAF come round to his point of view... James Herriot''s sixth volume of unforgettable memoirs sees him dreaming of the day when he can rejoin his wife Helen, little son Jimmy, veterinary partner Siegfried, the eternal student Tristan - and all the old Darrowby crows, both two-legged and four. ''He can tell a good story against himself, and his pleasure in the beauty of the countryside in which he works is infectious'' The Daily Telegraph ''Full of warmth, wisdom and wit'' The Field ''It is a pleasure to be in James Herriot''s company'' Observer

The perfect gift for fans of All Creatures Great and Small, this is a charming collection of classic stories from James Herriot’s much-loved books, with insights into his life and work from his children Rosie and Jim. With astute observations and boundless humour, country vet Herriot captures the spirit of the Yorkshire Dales and of rural communities on the cusp of change, before tractors and machines had taken over and modern medicines and antibiotics transformed veterinary work. Along the way a beloved cast of characters emerges, from the squabbling brothers Tristan and Siegfried to Herriot’s hapless courtship and eventual family life with Helen Anderson. But it’s the animals which are at the heart of Herriot’s stories. Whether he’s dodging a raging bull on a risky artificial insemination assignment, becoming pen pals with Tricki Woo the spoilt Pekingese pooch, or the inevitable trials and tribulations of lambing season, there’s never a dull moment in Herriot’s company. At times moving and often laugh-out-loud funny, The Wonderful World of James Herriot will delight fans old and new. ''I grew up reading James Herriot''s books and I''m delighted that thirty years on, they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then'' – Kate Humble, on the works of James Herriot

A renowned writer on animals offers a collection of stories about the cats he has known