Jim Wight
The Real James Herriot : The Authorized Biography Paperback Book
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Take a trip down memory lane and read about the life of Britains most beloved vet, who charmed us all with his bestselling tales of veterinary life in Yorkshire.A wonderful, glorious insight into the life of the man behind the books 5 Reader ReviewMoving . . . A book I shall treasure and read several times 5 Reader Review After qualifying as a vet in 1939, Alf Wight, aka James Herriot, moved to a veterinary practice in Thirsk, Yorkshire. It wasnt until he was over fifty when his first book of stories about life as a Yorkshire vet, If Only They Could Talk, was published, giving birth to some of Yorkshires most famous and muchloved literary characters, and later becoming the popular BBC television series All Creatures Great and Small.Not only did his books have great success, but they also inspired many to take up the profession, in what was known as the Herriot effect. Although he brought fame and fortune to himself and those around him, he remained an intensely private person, respected and trusted by those whose animals he cared for, and adored by millions of fans.Written by his son with touching insight, this illuminating biography reveals the real man behind the title The Worlds Most Famous Vet.Readers are captivated by The Real James HerriotFascinating . . . A wonderful and worthy testament 5 Reader ReviewA real insight into the life of someone you feel you knew and loved 5 Reader ReviewExtremely poignant, gives great insight into those unforgettable tales of a...
Binding: Paperback;416 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: BG; Weight: 412 g; Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 27
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Take a trip down memory lane and read about the life of Britains most beloved vet, who charmed us all with his bestselling tales of veterinary life in Yorkshire.A wonderful, glorious insight into the life of the man behind the books 5 Reader ReviewMoving . . . A book I shall treasure and read several times 5 Reader Review After qualifying as a vet in 1939, Alf Wight, aka James Herriot, moved to a veterinary practice in Thirsk, Yorkshire. It wasnt until he was over fifty when his first book of stories about life as a Yorkshire vet, If Only They Could Talk, was published, giving birth to some of Yorkshires most famous and muchloved literary characters, and later becoming the popular BBC television series All Creatures Great and Small.Not only did his books have great success, but they also inspired many to take up the profession, in what was known as the Herriot effect. Although he brought fame and fortune to himself and those around him, he remained an intensely private person, respected and trusted by those whose animals he cared for, and adored by millions of fans.Written by his son with touching insight, this illuminating biography reveals the real man behind the title The Worlds Most Famous Vet.Readers are captivated by The Real James HerriotFascinating . . . A wonderful and worthy testament 5 Reader ReviewA real insight into the life of someone you feel you knew and loved 5 Reader ReviewExtremely poignant, gives great insight into those unforgettable tales of a...
Binding: Paperback;416 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: BG; Weight: 412 g; Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 27
49p delivery on all orders over £30 (exc. Bulky Item Delivery)
Super Saver Delivery
£0.49
Standard Delivery
£3.99
Express Delivery
£5.99
Next Day Delivery
£6.99
24/7 InPost Locker | Shop Collect
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Evri ParcelShop
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Evri ParcelShop | Express Delivery
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Premium DPD Next Day Delivery
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Bulky Item Delivery
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Northern Ireland Super Saver Delivery
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Northern Ireland Standard Delivery
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Northern Ireland Express Delivery
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Please note, some delivery methods are not available for products delivered by our brand partners & they may have longer delivery times
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Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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Jim Wight
The Real James Herriot : The Authorized Biography Paperback Book
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