Books like Every Living Thing (All Creatures Great and Small #8) by James Herriot
In the concluding volume of the All Creatures Great and Small series, James Herriot revisits the charming world of his veterinary practice, bringing back regulars such as Tricki Woo. The book also turns the spotlight to his own children, Rosie and Jimmy, and introduces the eccentric Calum Buchanan, a fellow veterinarian who adds fresh energy to the stories. A gentle, autobiographical collection that blends pastoral anecdotes with the enduring warmth characteristic of Herriot’s work.
First publish date: 1969
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: James Herriot
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