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All Creatures Great and Small
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All Creatures Great and Small (1972) (edit title/settings)

by James Herriot (Author) (edit contributors)

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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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Book 1. In All Creatures Great and Small, we meet the young Herriot as he takes up his. calling and discovers that realities of veterinary practice in rural Yorkshire are very different from school. From caring for patient ts in the depths of winter on the remotest ill animals, to mightily ... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Book 1. In All Creatures Great and Small, we meet the young Herriot as he takes up his. calling and discovers that realities of veterinary practice in rural Yorkshire are very different from school. From caring for patient ts in the depths of winter on the remotest ill animals, to mightily position a calf for birthing, or comforting a lonely old man beloved dog and only companion has died, Herriot's heartwarming and often hilarious stories of his first years as a country vet perfectly depict the wonderful relationship between man and animal --and intimately portray a man whose humor, compassion and love of life are truly inspiring. True story--of vet James Wight

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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.

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This is book 1 of 5 in All Creatures Great & Small. (standard series)

Followed by All Things Bright and Beautiful.

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  1. James Herriot (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: St Martins Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1972
ISBN: 0312019602
Page Count: 448

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Reading Level: Young Adults

Lexile Score: 990

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