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The story of James Herriot's formative years at veterinary college, to accompany a major BBC drama series.
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'We had no antibiotics, few drugs. A lot of time was spent pouring things down cows' throats. The whole thing added up to a lot of laughs. There's more science now, but not so many laughs.'
We all know James Herriot, possibly the most famous vet in the world. But how did a young student named Alf Wight become the man who would charm millions of readers the world over?
Young Herriot tells the fascinating story of James Herriot's formative years at veterinary college. Set in Glasgow in the 1930s - pre-antibiotics, when veterinary practise was, as Herriot wrote, 'more art than science' - the book shines a light on his calling to work with animals (which began when he read an article in Meccano Magazine entitled 'Veterinary Surgery as a Career'), his early friendships and quest for knowledge at Glasgow's Veterinary College and the early development of his legendary compassion for animals.
Accompanying a major BBC drama series, Young Herriot uses previously unpublished diaries and casebooks from Herriot's days as a student to bring to life a fascinating time and place, and represents a thrilling new addition to the James Herriot canon.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am a massive fan of Alf White (James Herriot) and more recently an even bigger fan of the new series of Mike Pannett's books. So, I thought I would give it a try. I have just read the book over a couple of nights, and found it very enjoyable and easy to read. I loved the setting, and found it very informative. Things seemed more fun back in the 1930s, so am looking forward to the series on the BBC very much. I guess it was also far harder to treat animals back then too, as these were pre-antibiotic times. As is said by young Alf, "more art than science". I did enjoy Pannett's books more, because they were as good as the original Herriot books, but set in modern times. However,Overall "Young Herriot" is a yes, well written and worth the read, and would recommend it to all.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I loved reading the James Herriot books when I was a teenager and watching the long-running tv series starring Christopher Timothy and Carol Drinkwater.
This new biography of Herriot's early life is nicely presented and clearly written. There are also two sections of black and white photographs showing the people and places of his youth.
However, such a large book seems a bit much just to cover his childhood years and inevitably the leisurely pace of the narrative lacks the lightness of touch and humour of Herriot's own writing.
This new biography of Herriot's early life is nicely presented and clearly written. There are also two sections of black and white photographs showing the people and places of his youth.
However, such a large book seems a bit much just to cover his childhood years and inevitably the leisurely pace of the narrative lacks the lightness of touch and humour of Herriot's own writing.
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You would have to be a fan to enjoy this book - which I am and enjoyed most of it. I especially enjoyed the part about James and his parents early life. When he was at Glasgow Vetinary College it got bogged down a bit but I am glad that I now have this in my collection of material about James Herriot.
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I am dyslexic found vary easy to read, it went on a bit with the history of vets in the Roman Empire thought.
Published 2 months ago by P. Williams
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This is indeed an excellent and well researched book. I have now loaned it to a third year Veterinary Student because I believe the historical information is a very great interest. Read more
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very good book bought for my son who thinks it great. would certainly buy from this source again.Del was first class even though it was christmas
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