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OverviewThe story of James Herriot's formative years at veterinary college - now in paperback Set in Glasgow in the 1930s, Young James Herriot is the fascinating story of Herriot's formative years at veterinary college, recounting the tales behind his calling to work with animals and his early friendships. With no modern drugs, and a lot of trial-and-error, James sets about learning how to treat the local farm animals and the pets of city folk. Accompanied by a cast of eccentric professors and an ensemble of aspiring veterinarians, this book reveals a world now lost to us, showing how life in pre-war Britain changed an enthusiastic young student named Alf Wight into the man who would charm millions of readers the world over. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Lewis-StempelPublisher: Ebury Publishing Imprint: BBC Books Dimensions: Width: 12.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.188kg ISBN: 9781849902724ISBN 10: 1849902720 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 02 August 2012 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsA delightful dollop of nostalgia and a reminder of the joy of Herriot's antics. Daily Mail 20120803 Admirers of Herriot's best-selling novels will find much to enjoy here. Choice 20120911 A fascinating look at Herriot's childhood and student days. -- Shari Low Daily Record 20120901 Herriot learnt his trade when animal medicine was a profession that 'trialed the faint miasma of witchcraft' about it. It's that hint of magic that made Herriot so famous. The Lady 20120824 Herriot learnt his trade when animal medicine was a profession that 'trialed the faint miasma of witchcraft' about it. It's that hint of magic that made Herriot so famous. * The Lady * A fascinating look at Herriot's childhood and student days. -- Shari Low * Daily Record * Admirers of Herriot's best-selling novels will find much to enjoy here. * Choice * A delightful dollop of nostalgia and a reminder of the joy of Herriot's antics. * Daily Mail * Author InformationJohn Lewis-Stempel is a farmer and 'Britain's finest living nature writer' (The Times). His books include the Sunday Times bestsellers Woodston, The Running Hare and The Wood. He is the only person to have won the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing twice, with Meadowland and Where Poppies Blow. In 2016 he was named Magazine Columnist of the Year for his column in Country Life. He farms cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry. Traditionally. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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