The Best of James Herriot: Favourite Memories of a Country Vet (Hardcover)

~ James Herriot (Author) "It was hot in the rickety little bus and I was on the wrong side where the July sun beat on the windows..." (more)
Key Phrases: knacker man, small animal work, country vet, Miss Harbottle, Skeldale House, Miss Stubbs (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

The Best of James Herriot is one of the most extraordinary volumes ever devoted to the work and world of a contemporary writer. Within its covers are unforgettable episodes from the remarkable series of memoirs that began with All Creatures Great and Small-"the ones my family and I have laughed at over the years and the ones my readers have said they most enjoyed," as Herriot, himself, put it. Yet the book is far more than a simple anthology: Its gorgeous pages also include hundreds of line drawings and color photographs, capturing Herriot's Yorkshire in a worthy complement to the writer's words.

The 1991 publication of Every Living Thing, rendered the original edition of this book incomplete. This fall will mark the publication of the complete, definitive edition with the addition of five of his best, more recent stories, as well as new art. Once again The Best of James Herriot becomes the quintessential Herriot volume-one of those invaluable books that will be loved as much in decades to come as it is today.

About the Author

James Herriot's books include 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, all now available as St. Martin's paperbacks. His Yorkshire, England, veterinary practice is now tended by his son, Jim Wight.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 542 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press; Complete edition (September 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312192363
• ISBN-13: 978-0312192365
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #398,909 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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???

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Mary Jo Sminkey "author of cfwebstore" (Carlisle, PA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (VINE VOICE)

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!