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  Young Herriot: The Early Life and Times of James Herriot (Hardback) By (author) John Lewis-Stempel

  

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  Short Description for Young Herriot James Herriot is possibly the most famous vet in the world. This book focuses on his work with animals (which began when he read an article in "Meccano Magazine" entitled Veterinary Surgery as a Career), his early friendships and quest for knowledge at Glasgow's Veterinary College and the early development of his legendary compassion for animals.
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  • Publisher: BBC BOOKS
  • Published: 17 October 2011
  • Format: Hardback 272 pages
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  • Categories: Biography: General | Biography: Literary | Countryside, Country Life
  • ISBN 13: 9781849902717 ISBN 10: 1849902712
  • Sales rank: 257,935

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• 'We had no antibiotics, few drugs. A lot of time was spent pouring things down cows' throats. The whole thing added up to a lot of laughs. There's more science now, but not so many laughs'. We all know James Herriot, possibly the most famous vet in the world. But how did a young student named Alf Wight become the man who would charm millions of readers the world over? "Young Herriot" tells the fascinating story of James Herriot's formative years at veterinary college. Set in Glasgow in the 1930s - pre-antibiotics, when veterinary practice was, as Herriot wrote, 'more art than science' - the book shines a light on his calling to work with animals (which began when he read an article in "Meccano Magazine" entitled 'Veterinary Surgery as a Career'), his early friendships and quest for knowledge at Glasgow's Veterinary College and the early development of his legendary compassion for animals. Accompanying a major BBC drama series, "Young Herriot" uses previously unpublished diaries and casebooks from Herriot's days as a student to bring to life a fascinating time and place, and represents a thrilling new addition to the James Herriot canon.