- Hardcover: 502 pages
- Publisher: St Martins Press, New York (Oct 1982)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312077165
- ISBN-13: 978-0312077167
- Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 19.6 x 4.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 673,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"The Best of James Herriot" is one of the most extraordinary volumes ever devoted to the work and world of a contemporary writer. Within its covers are unforgettable episodes from the remarkable series of memoirs that began with "All Creatures Great and Small"-"the ones my family and I have laughed at over the years and the ones my readers have said they most enjoyed," as Herriot, himself, put it. Yet the book is far more than a simple anthology: Its gorgeous pages also include hundreds of line drawings and color photographs, capturing Herriot's Yorkshire in a worthy complement to the writer's words.
The 1991 publication of "Every Living Thing," rendered the original edition of this book incomplete. This fall will mark the publication of the complete, definitive edition with the addition of five of his best, more recent stories, as well as new art. Once again "The Best of James Herriot" becomes the quintessential Herriot volume-one of those invaluable books that will be loved as much in decades to come as it is today.
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The 1991 publication of "Every Living Thing," rendered the original edition of this book incomplete. This fall will mark the publication of the complete, definitive edition with the addition of five of his best, more recent stories, as well as new art. Once again "The Best of James Herriot" becomes the quintessential Herriot volume-one of those invaluable books that will be loved as much in decades to come as it is today.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Format:Hardcover
A beautiful book capturing the memories of James Herriot. I bought this second hand from Amazon market place and was so impressed with the book I bought two more for my mother and brother, both avid fans of James Herriot and Yorkshire people.
The book has beautiful illustrations such as maps, photographs, pen and ink drawings, vintage such as newspaper cuttings etc. James Herriot has captured and shared his memories which are humorous, sad and heart-warming as he recalls his life as a new vet in the Yorkshire countryside.
James Herriot has written a brief introduction as to why he decided to write the book - extract as follows:
'And now the richest threads of those years have been gathered together in one handsome volume. The publication of this book gives me the chance to pick out my favourite chapters - the ones of my family and I have laughed at over the years and the ones my readers have said they most enjoyed.
The story of my early professional life is all here and as I turn the pages and study the pictures of the places where I have worked and played I am grateful that I found the time to put it all on paper; because it is a time that will not come again. The marginal drawings are particularly nostalgic, pulling my memory gently back again and again to the ambience of things past'.
Enjoy from a Yorkshire lass.
The book has beautiful illustrations such as maps, photographs, pen and ink drawings, vintage such as newspaper cuttings etc. James Herriot has captured and shared his memories which are humorous, sad and heart-warming as he recalls his life as a new vet in the Yorkshire countryside.
James Herriot has written a brief introduction as to why he decided to write the book - extract as follows:
'And now the richest threads of those years have been gathered together in one handsome volume. The publication of this book gives me the chance to pick out my favourite chapters - the ones of my family and I have laughed at over the years and the ones my readers have said they most enjoyed.
The story of my early professional life is all here and as I turn the pages and study the pictures of the places where I have worked and played I am grateful that I found the time to put it all on paper; because it is a time that will not come again. The marginal drawings are particularly nostalgic, pulling my memory gently back again and again to the ambience of things past'.
Enjoy from a Yorkshire lass.
Format:Hardcover
I lost this book about 25 years ago when I lent it to a friend, this copy will not leave my home. It is like getting an old friend back.
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Had to order this all the way from USA but WELL worth the wait.Lovely book - great stories, illustrations, pictures of Yorkshire etc a real treat to read and own. If you're a Herriot fan it's a must have !!
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