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In his fifth volume of memoirs, James Herriot recounts his time in an RAF training camp during the Second World War, a period that starkly contrasts with the gentle, rural life of his Yorkshire veterinary practice. While the camp’s hardships weigh on him, he finds solace in memories of his home, his wife Helen, and his loyal companions. Back in the Dales, he continues to treat a mixture of amusing and serious veterinary cases, working alongside farmers and the memorable horses Siegfried and Tristan. This collection underscores both the challenges and the enduring dedication of a veterinary professional amid wartime.
First publish date: 1820
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: James Herriot
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