All Things Wise and Wonderful: The Classic Memoirs of a Yorkshire Country Vet by

Description: All Things Wise and Wonderful by James Herriot World War Two and training for the RAF interrupts James Herriots life as a country vet in All Things Wise and Wonderful. This omnibus edition comprises Vets Might Fly and Vet in a Spin. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Contains Vets Might Fly and Vet in a Spin The third volume of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of London is a far cry from James Herriots day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. And while he is keen to serve Queen and country, James cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby - despite frequent arguments between his colleagues, ornery cattle and equally ornery farmers, and the continuing saga of Cedric the flatulent dog. But most of all he misses his wife Helen; pregnant with their first child. The question is constantly hanging over him - will he be going to war? And when will he get to go home? Since they were first published, James Herriots memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching,All Things Wise and Wonderful is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britains best-loved authors. Author Biography James Herriot grew up in Glasgow and qualified as a veterinary surgeon at Glasgow Veterinary College. Shortly afterwards he took up a position as an assistant in a North Yorkshire practice where he remained, with the exception of his wartime service in the RAF, until his death in 1995. Review Bulls with sunstroke, pigs on the run and a cake-eating Peke with a betting habit . . . I grew up reading James Herriots book and Im delighted that thirty years on they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then. -- Kate HumbleHerriots enchanting tales of life in the Dales are deservedly classics. Full of extraordinary characters, animal and human, the books never fail to delight. -- Amanda Owen, bestselling author of The Yorkshire Shepherdess Promotional Contains Vets Might Fly and Vet in a Spin Review Quote (previous edition) Bulls with sunstroke, pigs on the run and a cake-eating Peke with a betting habit . . . I grew up reading James Herriots book and Im delighted that thirty years on they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then. Review Quote Bulls with sunstroke, pigs on the run and a cake-eating Peke with a betting habit . . . I grew up reading James Herriots book and Im delighted that thirty years on they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then. Promotional "Headline" World War Two and training for the RAF interrupts James Herriots life as a country vet in All Things Wise and Wonderful . This omnibus edition comprises Vets Might Fly and Vet in a Spin . Details ISBN1447226062 Author James Herriot Year 2013 ISBN-10 1447226062 ISBN-13 9781447226062 Media Book Short Title ALL THINGS WISE & WONDERFUL Language English Imprint Pan Books Subtitle The Classic Memoirs of a Yorkshire Country Vet Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience Age 18 Pages 592 Edition Reprints Format Paperback UK Release Date 2013-01-17 Publisher Pan Macmillan Publication Date 2013-01-17 DEWEY 636.089092 Audience General AU Release Date 2013-03-31 NZ Release Date 2013-03-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133502570;

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