Name: Every Living Thing (All Creatures Great and Small)
SKU: 48511265
Price: 384.00 ZAR
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Author: James Herriot
ISBN: 9781250075710

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Every Living Thing (All Creatures Great and Small)

Type

Physical Book

Author

James Herriot

Publisher

St. Martin's Griffin

Language

English

Pages

352

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.8x14x2.5 cm

Weight

0.32 kg.

ISBN13

9781250075710

Synopsis "Every Living Thing (All Creatures Great and Small)"

A perfect gift for anyone who loves animals, this fifth and final installment in James Herriot's heartwarming collection, the basis for the All Creatures Great and Small television series. Every Living Thing: The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor brings back familiar friends (including old favorites such as Tricki Woo) and introduces new ones, including Herriot's children Rosie and Jimmy and the marvelously eccentric vet Calum Buchanan. This book marks a perfect opportunity for existing fans of Herriot's work to reacquaint themselves with his writing, and for those who've never read him to see what generations of animal lovers have already discovered: James Herriot is that rarest of creatures, a genuine master storyteller.

James Herriot

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James Herriot was the pseudonym of James Alfred Wight (1916-1995), a British veterinarian and author, famous for his endearing stories about rural life and his work as a veterinarian in the English countryside. He was born in Sunderland, England, and studied veterinary medicine at the University of Glasgow.

After working as a veterinarian in Yorkshire, Herriot began writing stories based on his experiences with animals and their owners. His warm, humorous, and humane style captivated readers around the world.

His best-known work is the book series that began with If Only They Could Talk (1970), which includes titles such as All Creatures Great and Small. These stories were adapted into several TV series and movies, solidifying his legacy.

James Herriot left a lasting impact on literature about rural life and the veterinary profession, celebrating the connection between humans and animals with sensitivity and tenderness.

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