Book
Young Herriot : the early life and times of James Herriot / by John Lewis-Stempel ; [illustrations, Mai Osawa]. --
Record details
- ISBN: 1849902712
- ISBN: 9781849902717
- Physical Description: xii, 260 p. : ill.
- Publisher: London : BBC Books, 2011.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Accompanies the BBC drama series. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-250) and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 32.00 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Herriot, James > Childhood and youth. Veterinary students > Scotland > Glasgow > Biography. Veterinarians > England > Yorkshire > Biography. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 636.089092 Herri -L | 31681002329134 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Gardners
James Herriot is possibly the most famous vet in the world. This book focuses on his work with animals (which began when he read an article in "Meccano Magazine" entitled Veterinary Surgery as a Career), his early friendships and quest for knowledge at Glasgow's Veterinary College and the early development of his legendary compassion for animals. - Independent Publishing Group
The fascinating formative veterinary college years of the most famous vet in the world, the author of All Creatures Great and Small
We had no antibiotics, few drugs. A lot of time was spent pouring things down cows' throats. The whole thing added up to a lot of laughs. There's more science now, but not so many laughs.
How did a young student named Alf Wight become James Herriot, the man who would charm millions of readers the world over? Set in Glasgow in the 1930s&;pre-antibiotics, when veterinary practice was, as Herriot wrote, "more art than science"&;the book shines a light on his calling to work with animals (which began when he read an article in Meccano Magazine entitled "Veterinary Surgery as a Career"), his early friendships and quest for knowledge at Glasgow's Veterinary College, and the early development of his legendary compassion for animals. Young Herriot uses previously unpublished diaries and casebooks from Herriot's days as a student to bring to life a fascinating time and place, and represents a thrilling new addition to the James Herriot canon.
- Random House, Inc.
The fascinating formative veterinary college years of the most famous vet in the world, the author of All Creatures Great and Small
We had no antibiotics, few drugs. A lot of time was spent pouring things down cows' throats. The whole thing added up to a lot of laughs. There's more science now, but not so many laughs.
How did a young student named Alf Wight become James Herriot, the man who would charm millions of readers the world over? Set in Glasgow in the 1930s—pre-antibiotics, when veterinary practice was, as Herriot wrote, "more art than science"—the book shines a light on his calling to work with animals (which began when he read an article in Meccano Magazine entitled "Veterinary Surgery as a Career"), his early friendships and quest for knowledge at Glasgow's Veterinary College, and the early development of his legendary compassion for animals. Young Herriot uses previously unpublished diaries and casebooks from Herriot's days as a student to bring to life a fascinating time and place, and represents a thrilling new addition to the James Herriot canon.
