Young James Herriot

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, this book reveals a world now lost to us, showing how life in pre-war Britain changed an enthusiastic young student named Alf Wight into the man who would charm millions of readers the world over.

ISBN	1849902720	Pages	272
ISBN13	9781849902724 (What's this?)	Weight (grammes)	222
Publisher	Ebury Press	Published in	London
Imprint	BBC Books	Height (mm)	198
Format	Paperback	Width (mm)	126
Publication date	02 Aug 2012	Spine width (mm)	18
DEWEY	636.089092	Academic level	General
DEWEY edition	DC23

"A delightful dollop of nostalgia and a reminder of the joy of Herriot's antics." Daily Mail 20120803 "Admirers of Herriot's best-selling novels will find much to enjoy here." Choice 20120911 "A fascinating look at Herriot's childhood and student days." -- Shari Low Daily Record 20120901 "Herriot learnt his trade when animal medicine was a profession that 'trialed the faint miasma of witchcraft' about it. It's that hint of magic that made Herriot so famous." The Lady 20120824

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