Books by James Herriot
Born: 10/13/1916; Died: 02/23/1995James Herriot Biography & Notes
James Herriot is the pen name of James Alfred Wight, known as Alf (October 3, 1916-February 23, 1995), a British veterinary surgeon and writer.
Wight was born in Sunderland, England, but was only three weeks old when his parents moved to Glasgow, Scotland, where he attended Yoker Primary School and Hillhead High School.
In 1939, at the age of twenty-three, he qualified as a veterinary surgeon from Glasgow Veterinary College. The following year he found work in a rural practice in the town of Thirsk, 20 or 30 miles from the Dales of Yorkshire, England, where he remained for the rest of his life. In 1969, he wrote If Only They Could Talk, the first of the now-famous series based on his life working as a vet, and his training in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. In his books, he calls the town where he lives Darrowby, which he based largely on the towns of Thirsk and Leyburn.
The books, which told of many comic and illustrative incidents which either happened to him or people whom he knew, were enormously popular, and by the time of his death he was one of the foremost best-selling authors in both Britain and the United States. Despite his authorial success, he continued practising up to his death with his colleague Donald. Owing in part to the British law forbidding veterinary surgeons to advertise, he took a pen name, choosing 'James Herriot' after seeing the Scottish goalkeeper Jim Herriot play exceptionally well for Birmingham City in a televised game against Manchester United. He also renamed Donald and his brother Brian Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, respectively.
His books were adapted into two films and a long-running BBC television programme; for more information about these adaptations, see All Creatures Great and Small.
The popularity of the books and their adaptations have inspired many to become vets themselves.
Wight was born in Sunderland, England, but was only three weeks old when his parents moved to Glasgow, Scotland, where he attended Yoker Primary School and Hillhead High School.
In 1939, at the age of twenty-three, he qualified as a veterinary surgeon from Glasgow Veterinary College. The following year he found work in a rural practice in the town of Thirsk, 20 or 30 miles from the Dales of Yorkshire, England, where he remained for the rest of his life. In 1969, he wrote If Only They Could Talk, the first of the now-famous series based on his life working as a vet, and his training in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. In his books, he calls the town where he lives Darrowby, which he based largely on the towns of Thirsk and Leyburn.
The books, which told of many comic and illustrative incidents which either happened to him or people whom he knew, were enormously popular, and by the time of his death he was one of the foremost best-selling authors in both Britain and the United States. Despite his authorial success, he continued practising up to his death with his colleague Donald. Owing in part to the British law forbidding veterinary surgeons to advertise, he took a pen name, choosing 'James Herriot' after seeing the Scottish goalkeeper Jim Herriot play exceptionally well for Birmingham City in a televised game against Manchester United. He also renamed Donald and his brother Brian Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, respectively.
His books were adapted into two films and a long-running BBC television programme; for more information about these adaptations, see All Creatures Great and Small.
The popularity of the books and their adaptations have inspired many to become vets themselves.
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All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot ( )
These are the stories that catapulted James Herriot to literary fame. When this book was first published, it was a simple volume of memoirs by an unknown Scottish veterinarian. But within a year, the book became recognized as a masterpiece. And in the two and half decades that followed, Dr. Herriot became one of the most universally loved authors of our time.
In this first volume of his memoirs, then-newly-qualified vet James Herriot arrives in the small Yorkshire village of Darrowby, and he has no idea what to expect. How will he get on with his new boss? The local farmers? And what will the animals think? This program is filled with hilarious and touching tales of the unpredictable Siegfried Farnon, his charming student brother Tristan, and Herriot's first encounters with a beautiful girl called Helen. Now as then, All Creatures Great and Small is full of humor, warmth, pathos, drama, and James Herriot's love of life. His journey across the Yorkshire dales, and his encounters with humans and dogs, cows and kittens, are lovingly told by Christopher Timothy with all the fascination, affection and joy that suffuses Dr. Herriot's works. |
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All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot ( 1998)
Take an unforgettable journey through the English countryside and into the homes of its inhabitants--four-legged and otherwise--with the world's best-loved animal doctor. For over 25 years, since "All Creatures Great and Small" was first published, readers have delighted to the storytelling genius of James Herriot, the Yorkshire veterinarian whose fascinating vignettes brim with the wonder of life, animal and human.
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All Creatures Great and Small/All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot ( 1999) |
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All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot ( )
James Herriot has now become firmly established and accepted as one of Darrowby's veterinarians. He's also married, and lives with his wife Helen on the top floor of Skeldale House. His former boss, now partner, Siegfried, lives downstairs with Siegfried's brother Tristan.
Herriot continues the rich and rewarding day-to-day life of a small-town veterinarian, and we journey with him across the dales, meeting a whole new cast of unforgettable characters - humans, dogs, horses, lambs, parakeets - all of them drawn with the same infinite fascination, affection and insight that made James Herriot one of the most beloved authors of our time. And all the stories are warmly, evocatively told by the world-renowned "voice" of Dr. Herriot: Christopher Timothy. |
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All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot ( 1998)
Young James, now married and working as a small-town vet, encounters a cast of extraordinary characters as he makes his way through the Yorkshire countryside tending to sick cattle, pregnant ewes, ailing dogs--and their eccentric owners. As always, Herriot's warmth, humor, and singular view of life makes readers laugh and cry, as they marvel at the everyday miracles he creates. Martin's Press.
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All Things Wise And Wonderful by James Herriot, Christopher Timothy ( 2003)
In this third enchanting collection of stories, James Herriot, the world's most beloved veterinarian, picks up where All Things Bright and Beautiful left off: World War II has begun, and James has been inducted into the RAF. We see him at training camp and we go back with him to Yorkshire - on real trips as he breaks away to see Helen, who is about to have a baby, and on trips of reverie as he recalls the dales, the animals, and the Yorkshire people who have so enriched his life.
We meet old friends again - his partner Siegfried, the zany Tristan, the bon vivant Granville Bennett - and scores of new folk, each with a story to tell. James Herriot is back and, as one reviewer said of his work, "If ever you have loved a friend, human or otherwise, these stories are for you." |
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All Things Wise and Wonderful by James Herriot ( 1998)
In the midst of WW II, James is training for the Royal Air Force, while going home to Yorkshire whenever possible to see his very pregnant wife, Helen. Musing on past adventures through the dales, visiting with old friends, and introducing scores of new and amusing characters--animal and human alike--Herriot enthralls readers once again with his uncanny ability to spin a most engaging and heartfelt yarn. Martin's Press.
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All Things Wise and Wonderful/the Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot ( 1999) |
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Animal Stories Tame and Wild by James A. Michener, James Herriot, Desmond Morris ( 1985) |
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Animals Tame and Wild by Herriot ( 1979)
Some of the world's leading authorities on animals describe pets that they have known including a skunk, porcupine, bear, and falcon and tell what it is like to live in the wild with a cheetah, a lioness, and an ape.
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The Best Of James Herriot by James Herriot ( 1983) |
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The Best of James Herriot Favorite Memories of One of the Most Beloved Writers of Our Time by James Herriot ( 1983)
Descriptions of the experiences of a rural veterinarian are accompanied by portraits of life in Yorkshire.
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Best of James Herriot Favourite Memories of a Country Vet by James Herriot ( 1983)
Descriptions of the experiences of a rural veterinarian are accompanied by portraits of life in Yorkshire.
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Cal 95 James Herriot's Yorkshire by James Herriot ( 1994) |
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Christmas & Other Stories by James Herriot ( 1994) |
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The Christmas Day Kitten by James Herriot ( 1993)
One of the most beloved children's books of all time. Popular Yorkshire veterinarian James Herriot tells the story of Buster, an irresistible kitten who finds a new home on Christmas morn. Full color.
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Dog Stories by James Herriot ( 1989) |
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A Dog's World True Stories of Man's Best Friend on the Road by ( 1998)
The writers of this anthology packed up the dog toys and water dishes and took their pets along. Others were solo travelers who made new canine friends along the road of life. Notable authors include Pico Iyer, Helen Thayer, Gary Paulsen, John Steinbeck, and James Herriot.
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Every Living Thing by James Herriot ( 1993)
The international bestseller, finally in paperback. Every Living Thing is famed veterinarian James Herriot's first new volume of memoirs in over a decade, and from its opening pages, the reader's every expectation is fulfilled. Excerpted in McCall's and Good Housekeeping. Reader's Digest Condensed Book. Martin's. (Animals)
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Greatest Cat Stories by James Herriot ( 1997) |
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If Only They Could Talk by James Herriot ( 1996) |
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It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet by James Herriot ( 2006)
How on earth did James Herriot come to be sitting on a high Yorkshire moor, smelling vaguely of cows? James isn't sure, but he knows that he loves it. This second volume of memoirs contains tales of James' unpredictable boss Siegfried Farnon, his charming brother Tristan, animal mayhem, and his first encounter with a beautiful girl called Helen.
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James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small/All Things Bright and Beautiful/All Things Wise and Wonderful/the Lord God Made Them All/Boxed Set by James Herriot ( 1990) |
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James Herriot by James Herriot ( 1987) |
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The James Herriot Collection by James Herriot ( 2006) |
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James Herriot Reads from His Books Let Sleeping Vets Lie and Vet in Harness by James Herriot ( 1986) |
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James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small/All Things Bright and Beautiful/All Things Wise and Wonderful/the Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot ( 1988)
This is a bestselling set with superb stories cherished by millions of readers.The Lord God Made them allall creatures great and smallall things wise and wonderfulall things bright and beautiful
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James Herriot's Animal Stories by James Herriot ( )
Here are ten more stories from the pen of the world's most beloved veterinarian; stories guaranteed to delight the Yorkshire vet's worldwide legions of fans.
When you enter the world of James Herriot's Animal Stories, you'll share his wonder and humor, his adventures and misadventures as he contends with pet owners and landowners; rough-spoken farmers and soft-spoken gentry; orphaned lambs, litters of piglets and puppies, cattle and draught horses; and a miscellany of cats and dogs including, of course, Mrs. Pumphrey's inimitable Pekinese, Tricki Woo. This heartwarming program is sure to please animal lovers and James Herriot devotees alike. If you've never heard Dr. Herriot's works, this is a perfect introduction to the magical spells that he wove from his experiences on the Yorkshire dales. If you're already a Herriot enthusiast, here is the perfect program to enhance your enjoyment of the doctor's charming, touching tales. |
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James Herriot's Cat Stories by James Herriot ( 2002)
Heartwarming cat stories from the world's most beloved veterinarian.
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James Herriot's Dog Stories by James Herriot ( 1990)
The magic of Herriot's storytelling has never been more vivid than in this collection of 53 stories about the Yorkshire vet's favorite animal and "man's best friend". Each story is introduced by Herriot and enhanced by one of Victor Ambrus's masterful drawings. A major publishing event for a worldwide audience. Martin's.
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James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories by James Herriot ( 2004)
Ten of Herriot's favorites. Here are illustrated stories about memorable, wise, and winning dogs.
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James Herriot's Treasury for Children by James Herriot ( 2008)
A complete anthology of Herriot's beloved children's stories includes
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James Herriot's Yorkshire by James Herriot ( 1979)
The dedicated British veterinarian conducts a guided tour through the land of All Creatures Great and Small with walks and drives over the beautiful rolling countryside where he lives and works.
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James Herriot's Yorkshire Revisited by James Herriot, Derry Brabbs ( 1999)
The timeless countryside of northern England has become a second home to readers the world over through the words of James Herriot. In ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL and his many other books he brought the people and places of Yorkshire to shimmering life. Twenty years ago, the writer celebrated those villages and dales in James Herriot's YORKSHIRE, a densely illustrated photo essay that has sold nearly half a million copies. Now, in this treasurable keepsake volume, nearly 100 new images of Herriot country are matched with evocative passages drawn from Herriot's work, to create a unique gift book: The perfect introduction for new Herriot readers, and, for longtime fans, a welcome return to this storyteller's glorious landscape.
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James Herriot-The World's Best Known Vet by James Herriot ( 1999) |
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Jingo & Skipper by James Herriot ( 1995) |
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Let Sleeping Vets Lie by James Herriot ( 2006)
Aimed at the fans and new readers of James Herriot titles, this third volume of memoirs contains tales of his unpredictable boss Siegfreid Farnon, his charming student brother Tristan, the joys of spring lambing, a vicious cat called Boris, and James' jinxed courtship of the lovely Helen.
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The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot ( 1998)
With each book more impressive than the last, James Herriot once again brings us the magical beauty of Yorkshire and his heartwarming experiences as a country veterinarian. These new stories provide a grand finale to the books that began with All Creatures Great and Small--tales told with grace and magnanimity, and woven through with love.It is just after World War II, and James has returned from the R.A.F. to do battle with the diseases and injuries that befall the farm animals and pets of Skeldale and the surrounding moors. Four-year-old Jimmy Herriot, Humphrey Cobb and his little beagle Myrtle, Bella the milk cow who is in desperate trouble, Norman the book-loving veterinary assistant, and Jack Scott, the soft-hearted farmer, all join old favorites Siegfried and Helen among the green hills of Yorkshire, as James takes an unforgettable voyage to Russia on a freighter with 383 pedigree sheep. Touching our hearts with laughter and wisdom...lifting our spirits with the compassion and goodness, James Herriot never fails to delight.
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Love of Spaniels The Ultimate Tribute to Cockers, Springers, and Other Great Spaniels by Barbara Bush, Virginia Woolf, James Herriot, E.V. Lucas, Horace Lytle ( 2000) |
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The Market Square Dog by James Herriot ( 1999)
The country vet takes in a mysterious stray dog until the pooch finds shelter and employment at the county jail.
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More Dog Stories by James Herriot ( 1991) |
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Moses the Kitten by James Herriot ( 1991)
A tiny, bedraggled kitty is found tucked beside a frozen pond, and nursed back to health on a nearby farm. When he is fit enough to join the other animals, he turns out to have a very unusual idea of who his mother is. Full color.
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Nip and Sam by James Herriot, Christopher Timothy ( 1992) |
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Only One Woof by James Herriot ( 1993)
Gyp, a cheerful but always silent sheep dog, startles everyone with uncharacteristic behavior during the championship sheep dog trials.
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Stories from the Herriot Collection/Audio Cassettes/7119 by James Herriot, Christopher Timothy ( 1986) |
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Sumner's Bull and Other Herriot Stories by James Herriot ( 1993) |
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Todas Las Cosas Brillantes Y Hermosas/All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot ( 1985)
A veterinarian shares his experiences caring for a range of God's creatures in a small rural town in the Yorkshire dales.
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Vet in Harness by James Herriot ( 2006)
The Yorkshire dales have never seemed more beautiful for James - now he has a lovely wife by his side, a partner's plate on the gate and the usual menagerie of farm animals, pets and owners demanding his constant attention and teaching him a few lessons along the way. All of the old Darrowby friends are on top form.
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Vet in a Spin by James Herriot ( 1978) |
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Vets Might Fly by James Herriot ( 2006)
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. This fifth volume of memoirs locates him in 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.
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Vets Might Fly and Other Stories by James Herriot ( 1994) |
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Wes by James Herriot ( 1998)
In "Wes", a neglected boy is at war with an entire town, and especially Herriot, until he acquires a dog of his own. When it becomes terribly ill, he must turn to James for help. This audiobook also features "Seth Pilling and His Little Knowledge" and "Rory Travers and Jake".
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