| James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories Contributor(s): Herriot, James (Author), Holmes, Lesley (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1250058147 ISBN-13: 9781250058140 Publisher: St. Martin's Press OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Pets | Essays & Narratives - Pets | Dogs - General |
| Dewey: 636.7 |
| LCCN: 9600018796 |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.25" W x 7.85" (0.68 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A warm and joyful collection of James Herriot's loving tales of our furry friends from delightful old favorites like Tricki Woo to heartwarming stories of Brandy, Hermann, Jock, and more. James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories is a must-have gift book for any dog lover. When I decided to be a vet, I knew that I wanted to be a dog doctor, so I could spend all my time with dogs. - from the Introduction James Herriot would go on to become so much more than a dog doctor. But no animal was dearer to his heart, and no animal provided him with more heartwarming and wonderful tales. With over a million copies sold, James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories has inspired dog lovers the world over. After being out of print for many years, it is now again available in an affordable, beautifully repackaged hardcover edition, filled with original watercolors that illustrate Herriot's charming and wholesome tales. This classic heartwarming collection of ten stories about dogs - from border collies and sheepdogs to the exploits of Tricki Woo, the unforgettable Pekinese - by the late author of All Creatures Great and Small is prefaced by a moving introduction from Herriot himself - the very last piece of writing the beloved author ever completed. So, follow the master veterinarian as he journeys through Yorkshire, caring for big dogs and small with his characteristic gentleness and peace, profound observation, and deep, loving humor. Contains:Tricki Woo Goes Crackerdog * Prince and the Card Above the Bed * Jock Top Dog * Tricki Woo A Triumph of Surgery * Jake Rides into Town* Gyp Only One Woof * Roy From Rags to Riches * Tricki Woo A Judge of Form * Hermann A Happy Ending * Brandy The Dustbin Dog |
Contributor Bio(s): Herriot, James: - James Herriot (1916-1995) was the bestselling author of memoirs including All Creatures Great and Small, All Things Bright and Beautiful, All Things Wise and Wonderful, The Lord God Made Them All, and Every Living Thing. At age 23, Herriot qualified for veterinary practice with the Glasgow Veterinary College, and moved to the town of Thirsk in Yorkshire to work in a rural practice. He would live in, work in, and write about the region for the rest of his life. Though he dreamed for years of writing a book, his veterinary work and his family kept him busy, and he did not start writing until the age of 50. In 1979, he was awarded the title Order of the British Empire (OBE). His veterinary practice in Yorkshire, England, is now tended by his son, Jim Wight.Holmes, Lesley: - Lesley Holmes illustrated James Herriot's Cat Stories from St. Martin's Press. |