Book description
The Yorkshire dales have never seemed more beautiful for James - now he
has a lovely wife by his side, a partner's plate on the gate and the
usual menagerie of farm animals, pets and owners demanding his constant
attention and teaching him a few lessons along the way. All of the old
Darrowby friends are on top form - Siegfried thashes round the practice,
Tristan occasionally buckles down for finals and James is signed up for
a local cricket team. 'He can tell a good story against himself, and his
pleasure in the beauty of the countryside in which he works is
infectious' The 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.
