Of All Creatures

Funny and touching stories about animals by the English writer and veterinarian James Herriot have been translated into dozens of languages. His good-natured humor, keen observation, and brilliant storytelling have been captivating new readers for several decades, continually surprising them... with how interesting the tales from the practice of a 'cow doctor' can be. And it goes without saying how far the everyday life of a rural veterinarian is from routine! Try, for example, to calm a raging bull calf, or to move a stubborn pig, or to turn a barn into an operating room, all while keeping in mind the sharp teeth and hooves of your four-legged patients — large and small, beautiful and intelligent, wise and amazing. This edition features three collections of stories by James Herriot; the author reflects on the early years of his veterinary practice in Darrowby, a fictional town that resembles Thirsk, where the world-famous James Herriot Museum is now located.