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The Best of James Herriot [Paperback]

James Herriot (Author)

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Publisher: St Martins Pr (1983)
ASIN: B000OT2KDM

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow..., December 31, 2003

Serge (North Brunswick, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Best of James Herriot: Favourite Memories of a Country Vet (Hardcover)

I've read Herriott since I was a teenager - I won't go into critiqueing the material - if you've ever read Herriott, you know how brilliant it is; if you have not, please do yourself a favor and read a single chapter - you won't need these reviews after that.

But I want to comment on this edition - I bought it as a gift to introduce my girlfriend to Herriott, and I am in love with this book. It's a gorgeous work, adding excellent illustrations and beautiful photography of the places Herriott roamed as a veterenarian - what more could you possible ask for? A total immersive experience. Thank you!

Now, if they could only give this treatment to Gerald Durrell, most of whose work is inexplicable out of print. Why???

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of My Favorite Books, March 19, 2000

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This review is from: The Best of James Herriot: Favourite Memories of a Country Vet (Hardcover)

I wouldn't pass this book up for anything. I've read all of the James Herriot books, and was not at all disappointed by this collection of stories. I wouldn't suggest reading this in lieu of his other books, but it makes a nice addition to the collection. The pictures fit perfectly with the vidid descriptions in the text.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection of Herriot's work, December 23, 1999

Mary Jo Sminkey "dog trainer and web programmer" (Durham, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Best of James Herriot: : Favorite Memories of a Country Vet (Hardcover)

This is an absolutely wonderful book. Herriot's best stories are interspersed with photos and sketches both illustrating the stories and bring us to the beautiful land of Yorkshire. A great gift for any Herriot fan, or animal lover of any kind!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of James Herriot
This is my most treasured of the James Herriot books. It's coffee table book size with beautiful pictures interspersed between the stories. Read more

Published 19 months ago by L. Lewis

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book as are all of James Harriot's ....
After seeing the PBS series, I was familiar with several of the stories in this book, but actually reading them made me chuckle aloud.....Herriot always articulates SO well..... Read more

Published on December 23, 2009 by Reezy

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
I found this book to be a wonderful asset to my library. James Herriot has a way of bringing a world of wonder to the pages of his books. Read more

Published on September 3, 2009 by Belle

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic
My children and I read this book together years ago. I had purchased this book as a gift for someone else but when my (now grown and married) son saw the book, he remembered the... Read more

Published on March 29, 2009 by L. Crump

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book
If you like James Herriot's Stories, this is a great compilation. It arrived quickly and in perfect condition.

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Published on May 11, 2008 by RRW

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book for all ages
A very bright and beautiful book, with nice pictures and side articles, which help you know more about animals described in the book. Read more

Published on January 15, 2007 by Eugene A. Voloshchenko

5.0 out of 5 stars Many hours of pleasure await the reader of Jame Herriot
If you love animals and you haven't read James Herriot then you simply must! These stories are so full of humour, sadness, joy and lots of plain common sense and wisdom that you... Read more

Published on January 9, 2007 by thatquiltingcatlady

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Buy!
What can one add to the already vivid detail of the life of Alfred Wight? Fortunately nothing except the illustrations for those of us with little perception of what the farming... Read more

Published on November 5, 2005 by Akhil L. Buch

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of James Herriot
Even though the book was used, it was in excellent condition. The pictures throughout help to make this book a very good purchase for the money. Read more

Published on October 16, 2005 by K. D. Scott

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't expect to laugh as much or long as usual
Knowing the unabridged version of one of Herriot's books, I was disappointed at not being able to laugh as much with these, shortened versions of the stories and abridged... Read more

Published on February 15, 2005 by Sister Cuthbert

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It was hot in the rickety little bus and I was on the wrong side where the July sun beat on the windows. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
knacker man, small animal work, country vet, gas mark, young vet

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Miss Harbottle, Skeldale House, Miss Stubbs, Nurse Brown, Miss Livingstone, Miss Tremayne, North York Moors, James Herriot, Tricki Woo, Ministry of Agriculture, Harry Sumner, Second World War, Auntie Lucy, Charles Harcourt, Daily Mirror, Len Hampson, Sep Wilkin, Seth Pilling, The Laurels, West Riding, Anson Hall, Christmas Day, Dennaby Broome, Grand Hotel, Scar Farm

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This book cites 7 books:

Yorkshire Dales by Marie Hartley in Back Matter
Henry V (Shakespeare, Signet Classic) by William Shakespeare on page 444
Rhode Island (13 Colonies) by Roberta Wiener on page 275
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman (Modern Library Classics) by Laurence Sterne on page 206
Essay on Man and Other Poems (Dover Thrift Editions) by Alexander Pope on page 436

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