Young James Herriot: The Making of the World's Most Famous Vet

by John Lewis-Stempel

Book Overview

Set in Glasgow in the 1930s, Young James Herriot is the fascinating story of Herriot's formative years at veterinary college, recounting the tales behind his calling to work with animals and his early friendships. With no modern drugs, and a lot of trial-and-error, James sets about learning how to treat the local farm animals and the pets of city folk.

Accompanied by a cast of eccentric professors and an ensemble of aspiring veterinarians,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849902720
• ISBN13: 9781849902724
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: BBC Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.9" x 7.7"