Book description
With two years experience behind him, James Herriot still feels
privileged working on the beautiful Yorkshire moors as assistant vet at
the Darrowby practice. Time to meet yet more unwilling patients and a
rich cast of supporting owners. Full of hilarious tales of his
unpredictable boss Siegfreid Farnon, his charming student brother
Tristan, the joys of spring lambing, a vicious cat called Boris and
James' jinxed courtship of the lovely Helen, this third volume of
memoirs is sure to delight hardened fans and new readers of James
Herriot titles alike. 'He can tell a good story against himself, and his
pleasure in the beauty of the countryside in which he works is
infectious' Daily Telegraph 'Full of warmth, wisdom and wit' The Field
'It is a pleasure to be in James Herriot's company' Observer
James Herriot grew up in Glasgow and qualified as a veterinary
surgeon at Glasgow Veterinary College. Shortly afterwards he took up a
position as an assistant in a North Yorkshire practice where he has
remained, with the exception of his wartime service in the RAF. He is
married with a son who is also a veterinary surgeon and a daughter who
is a doctor.
