James Herriot

It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet (Macmillan Collector's Library)

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ISBN 13:: 9781509824908
author:: James Herriot
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Macmillan Collector's Library Main Market Ed. edition
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 9.9 x 1.9 x 15.6 cm
Genre:: Science & Nature, Biological Sciences, Animal Sciences, James Herriot,It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet (Macmillan Collector's Library),Macmillan Collector's Library,1509824901,Yorkshire,c 1918 to c 1939 (Inter-war period),Animals / General,Autobiography:
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James Herriot's second memoir, It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet, offers a glimpse into the life of a recently qualified vet in the 1930s. Set in the Yorkshire village of Darrowby, the story follows the challenges faced by Herriot and his colleagues as they navigate the unpredictable world of veterinary practice.

From persuading clients to adopt modern equipment, to becoming an uncle to a pig named Nugent, Herriot's experiences are filled with humorous anecdotes and heartwarming stories. As he navigates his personal and professional life, Herriot must also contend with the arrival of a new love interest, Helen, the beautiful daughter of a local farmer.

This beautifully presented Macmillan Collector's Library edition features an afterword by actress Carol Drinkwater, who starred in the BBC's All Creatures Great and Small. a worthwhile read for book lovers, this edition is designed to be treasured and enjoyed for years to come.

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