James Herriot

James Herriot (1916-1995) was the bestselling author of memoirs including 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. 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. He would live in, work in, and write about the region for the rest of his life. Though he dreamed for years of writing a book, his veterinary work and his family kept him busy, and he did not start writing until the age of 50. In 1979, he was awarded the title Order of the British Empire (OBE). His veterinary practice in Yorkshire, England, is now tended by his son, Jim Wight.

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The James Herriot Collection

James Herriot
Macmillan Audio

Three of James Herriot’s classic works in a gorgeous boxed set—the perfect gift for audio fans and new listeners alike All Creatures Great and Small • All...


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James Herriot's Treasury of Inspirational Stories for Children

James Herriot; Illustrated by Ruth Brown and Peter Barrett
St. Martin's Griffin

James Herriot’s Treasury of Inspirational Stories for Children collects all of the beloved veterinarian’s delightful tales for young readers—all of them...


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James Herriot's Dog Stories

James Herriot
St. Martin's Paperbacks

This classic bestseller from America's most beloved storyteller, Veterinarian James Herriot, contains fifty unforgettable, heartwarming tales about dogs great...


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The Lord God Made Them All

James Herriot
St. Martin's Griffin

The triumphant conclusion to the legendary series With each book more engaging than the last, James Herriot once again brings us the magical beauty of...


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James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories

James Herriot; read by Christopher Timothy
Macmillan Audio

In this very special collection of favorite stories about dogs great and small, James Herriot tells us about his own dogs and all the wonderful people and...


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James Herriot's Animal Stories

James Herriot, Christopher Timothy; Read by Christopher Timothy
Macmillan Audio

Available for the first time on CD, ten more delightful stories from the pen of the world's most beloved veterinarian—guaranteed to delight the Yorkshire...


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James Herriot's World of Animals

James Herriot; Read by Christopher Timothy
Macmillan Audio

A very special slip-sleeve edition of three of our most memorable Herriot titles: James Herriot’s Animal Stories, James Herriot’s Cat Stories, and...


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James Herriot's Yorkshire Revisited

James Herriot; introduction by Jim Wight
St. Martin's Press

James Herriot lived and worked in North Yorkshire, England, for over fifty years, first and foremost as a vet, but in his later years as one of the world's...


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The Best of James Herriot

James Herriot
St. Martin's Press

The Best of James Herriot is one of the most extraordinary volumes ever devoted to the work and world of a contemporary writer. Within its covers are...


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