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Take an unforgettable journey through the English countryside and into the homes of its inhabitants-- four-legged and otherwise-- with the world's best-loved animal doctor. For over 25 years-- since All Creatures Great and Small was first published-- readers have delighted to the... read more
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Characters/People edit
- James Herriot: The main character and author, an English country vet.
- Siegfried Farnon: The eccentric head of James Herriot's vet practice.
- Tristran Farnon: Siegried's incorrigible little brother.
- Helen: James's love interest
- Mrs Pumphrey: The eccentric rich owner of an oft-ill pekinese
- Grier: Add a description of this character.
- Jim
- Dick
- Tricki Woo
- Mr Alderson
- Mr Worley
- Mr Famon
- Mrs Hall
- Mr Soames
- Stewie
- Miss Harbottle
- Mr Sidlow
- Jeff
- Mr Handshaw
- Miss Stubbs
- Boardman
- Dan
- Nugent: Mrs. Pumphrey's pet pig.
- Mr Dumbleby
- George
- Mr Kay
- Walter
- Harold
- Dennis
- Connie
- Mr Dinsdale
- Mrs Rudd
- Mrs Broadwith
- Mr Broomfield
- Bob
- Francois
- Mr Myatt
- Ernest
- Mallock
- Tim
- Mr Peacock
- Mr Atkinson
- Kenneth
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
They didn't say anything about this in the books, I thought, as the snow blew in through the gaping doorway and settled on my naked back.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 5 in All Creatures Great & Small. (standard series)
Followed by All Things Bright and Beautiful.
This is book 1 of 1 in James Herriot Books. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- James Herriot (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: St Martins Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1972
ISBN: 0312019602
Page Count: 448
Publisher: St Martins Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1972
ISBN: 0312019602
Page Count: 448
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 636.089092
Subjects edit
- Books › Professional & Technical › Professional Science › Agricultural Sciences › Animal Husbandry
- Books › Science › Biological Sciences › Animals
- Books › Science › Agricultural Sciences › Animal Husbandry
- Books › Biographies & Memoirs › Professionals & Academics › Medical
- Books › Outdoors & Nature › Fauna
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