Books like If Only They Could Talk (All Creatures Great and Small #1) by James Herriot
James Herriot departs from Veterinary College to take the first position in the quiet village of Darrowby, 1930s Yorkshire. His days are filled with teaching himself the art of animal care amid semi-feral cattle, tough farmers, and the affable yet demanding presence of his new colleagues, Siegfried and Tristan Farnon. The Farnons draw admirers from the village, while Herriot’s own camera remains shuttered. A comic yet touching narrative recounts the humor and humanity of rural veterinary practice, anchored by the endearing Pekingese Tricki Woo. This biographical account offers a vivid snapshot of Britain’s countryside and the people who tend its wild places.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: James Herriot
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