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[All Creatures Great and Small][bookdetail] is a classic written in 1972, but I just discovered it. It is now an all-time favorite.
The [author][author] is the main character. [James Herriot][author] (a pen name) evidently kept a journal through the years about his experiences as a country veterinary surgeon. Each chapter tells one of his experiences. They follow in chronological order, so it reads like the story of his first year in practice. It is at times hilarious and at times tense as he deals with difficult cases.
[James Herriot][author] had the good fortune to be hired as assistant to a vet in Darrowby in Yorkshire Dales. He fell in love with the highland countryside. We learn quite a bit about what a country vet deals with—the real danger in working with large farm animals, the weather, being on call 24-hours-a-day, etc. I was surprised at how much detailed information was given about the actual care of the animals. I was even more surprised that it was actually interesting.
I highly recommend this very entertaining book.
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I am glad you enjoyed the book. James herriot is my favorite author and the humour that you talk about in your review continues throughout the series. I recommend that you read all the books he wrote as everyone is unique. Thanks once again for your kind review.
Thanks for your comment. I have read the rest of the books in the series. I couldn’t help myself. I enjoyed them all very much. I was amazed that the same freshness and vitality for life continued through the whole series. The man obviously enjoyed his work…and his family…and his life. That, to me shows great character.