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All Creatures Great and Small

James Herriot

The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor

★ 4.3 (116 Ratings) ◷ 15 Minutes ☰ 7 Sections ◉ Text + audio

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All Creatures Great and Small (1972) is a semi-autobiographical chronicle of the life and adventures of young veterinarian James Herriot during the 1930s and ’40s. Blending humor, warmth, and vivid storytelling, it beautifully captures the challenges and joys of veterinary practice in rural England. Ultimately, it offers a delightful and heartfelt portrayal of the bond between humans and animals as well as the enduring spirit of community.

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James Herriot, born James Alfred Wight, was a renowned British veterinary surgeon and writer known for his semi-autobiographical books about rural life and veterinary practice. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1979, and the James Herriot Library at Glasgow Veterinary College was named after him. In addition to All Things Great and Small, which was turned into a successful television series, he wrote many books, including All Things Bright and Beautiful and All Things Wise and Wonderful.