Young Herriot The Early Life And Times Of James Herriot Lewisstempel by Lewis-stempel, John instant download after payment.

xvi, 223 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : 25 cm, 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 practice 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, TV tie-in, Standard print ed. originally published: London : BBC Books, 2011, Includes bibliographical references, Prologue: Through the arch -- About a boy -- Second city of Empire -- Hill tops -- All things unwise and wonderful -- The worst veterinary college in the world -- The art and the science -- Mr Herriot's casebook -- Dear Mr Farnon