James Herriot

A Yorkshire veterinarian describes the adventures and experiences of his career as he tends to sick cattle, pregnant ewes, ailing dogs, and their eccentric owners, in a celebration of the relationships between human and animal.

"In the midst of World War 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 with his uncanny ability to spin a most engaging and heartfelt yarn." -- Amazon.com. In the midst of World War II, the Yorkshire...

The #1 New York Times–bestselling author of All Creatures Great and Small reflects on the rewards of training the next generation of veterinarians.
 As an aging James Herriot begins to see more house pets than livestock, the challenge of treating animals—and reassuring their owners—provides plenty of excitement, mystery, and moments of sheer delight. After building up his own practice, the renowned...

Nobody knows why a stray cat keeps sneaking away from his new home until he begins turning up at social events all over the village.

Presents some of the Yorkshire veterinarian's encounters with canines of all types and temperaments, including Mrs. Pumphrey's Pekinese Tricki Woo.

Gyp, a cheerful but always silent sheep dog, startles everyone with uncharacteristic behavior during the championship sheep dog trials.

To make room for a younger cow, Farmer Dakin reluctantly takes his old cow Blossom to market with surprising results.

A collection of the author's stories for children, including "Moses the Kitten, " "The Market Square Dog, " and "Smudge, the Little Lost Lamb."