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FREE IF ONLY THEY COULD TALK: THE CLASSIC MEMOIRS OF A 1930S VET PDF James Herriot | 208 pages | 04 Jun 2010 | Pan MacMillan | 9780330518154 | English | London, United Kingdom If Only They Could Talk by James Herriot Add to Basket. A classic collection of stories from the world's most popular vet, James Herriot, about the animal he loves the most. To young James Herriot, fresh out of veterinary college, Yorkshire appears to offer an idyllic pocket of rural life in a rapidly changing world. But even life in the sleepy village of Darrowby has its challenges: from his new colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, to Heart-breaking and hilarious in equal measure, If Only They Could Talk is the first volume of classic memoirs which chronicle James Herriot's first years as country vet in the 's. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. Read more. A special Pan's 70th anniversary edition of James Herriot's hilarious memoir of his If Only They Could Talk: The Classic Memoirs of a 1930s Vet adventures in Yorkshire. Now in a new edition for the first time in a decade, All Things Bright and Beautiful is Throughout, Herriot's deep compassion, humour and love of life shine out as we laugh, cry, and delight in his portraits of his many, varied animal patients and their equally varied owners. Fresh out of Glasgow Veterinary College, to the young James Herriot s Yorkshire seems to offer an idyllic pocket of rural life in a rapidly changing world. But from his erratic new colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, to incomprehensible farmers, herds of semi-f And when he meets Helen, the beautiful daughter of a local farmer, all the training and experience in the world can't help him Since they were first published, James Herriot's memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Creatures Great and Small is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain's best-loved authors. During his decades spent as a country vet in Yorkshire, James Herriot has seen huge advances in medical science, technological leaps and a world irrevocably changed by war. From a green young man in his first job in the s, to an experienced veterinary surgeon, married with two children, James has spent his entire career among the people and animals of Darrowby. And there's nowhere else he'd rather be. Charming, funny and touching, Every Living Thing is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain's best-loved authors. Subscribe now to be the first to hear about specials and upcoming releases. Title Author. Refine By. Publication Date November pre-release. October release this month. Last 3 months. Last 12 months. Older than 12 months. Last 7 days. Last 14 days. Last 30 days. If Only They Could Talk: The Classic Memoirs of a 1930s Vet 60 days. On-hand, Local, International. Add to Basket Add to Wishlist. My Account Sign in Register. Out of Print. Pre-release title. On Special. Firm Sale. Internationally Sourced. In your basket. Large Print. Title Author Advanced Search. ISBN Internationally sourced; usually ships weeks. View details for this title. Internationally sourced OOS locally ; ships working days. By Herriot, James. Macmillan Collector's Library. In stock at publisher; delivery usually working days due to covid19 delays. All Creatures Great and Small - Pan Macmillan AU Fresh out of Glasgow Veterinary College, to the young James Herriot s Yorkshire seems to offer an idyllic pocket of rural life in a rapidly changing world. But from his erratic new colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, to incomprehensible farmers, herds of semi-feral cattle, a pig called Nugent and an overweight Pekingese called Tricki Woo, James finds he is on a If Only They Could Talk: The Classic Memoirs of a 1930s Vet curve as steep as the hills around him. But life as a vet in the s was never going to be easy. Quite aside from his unpredictable colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, he must contend with new-fangled medical techniques, delivering calves after far too much home-made wine, and a grudge-holding dog called Magnus who never forgets. And then, with Britain on the verge of war, James faces a decision that could separate him from Darrowby — and Helen — for ever. Full of extraordinary characters, animal and human, the books never fail to delight' — Amanda Owen, bestselling author of The Yorkshire Shepherdess This omnibus edition comprises the majority of chapters from Let Sleeping Vets Lie and Vets in Harness. To a Glaswegian like James, s Yorkshire appears to offer an idyllic pocket of rural life in a rapidly changing world. But even life in the sleepy village of Darrowby has its challenges. On the one hand there are his new colleagues, Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, two brothers who attract a constant stream of local girls to whom James is strangely invisible. On the other he must contend with herds of semi-feral cattle, gruff farmers with incomprehensible accents and an overweight Pekingese called Tricki Woo. And while he is keen to serve Queen and country, James cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby — despite frequent arguments between his colleagues, bad-tempered cattle and equally irritable farmers, and the continuing saga of Cedric the flatulent dog. But most of all he If Only They Could Talk: The Classic Memoirs of a 1930s Vet his wife Helen; pregnant with their first child. The question is constantly hanging over him — will he be going to war? And when will he get to go home? Now firmly ensconced in the sleepy Yorkshire village of Darrowby, recently qualified vet James Herriot has acclimatized to life with his unpredictable colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon. During his decades spent as a country vet in Yorkshire, James Herriot has seen huge advances in medical science, technological leaps, and a world irrevocably changed by war. Yet some things have always stayed the same — gruff farmers, hypochondriac pet owners, and animals that never do quite what you expect them to. From a green young man in his first job in the s, to an experienced veterinary surgeon, married with two children, James has spent his entire career among the people and animals of Darrowby. I grew up reading James Herriot's books and I'm delighted that thirty years on, they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out- loud funny as they were then' — Kate Humble. A few months of married bliss, a lovers' nest in Darrowby and the wonders of home cooking are rudely interrupted for James Herriot by the Second World War. And in between If Only They Could Talk: The Classic Memoirs of a 1930s Vet pounding and digging for victory, he dreams of the people and livestock he left behind him. Se ha producido un problema al guardar tus preferencias de cookies. Aceptar cookies Personalizar cookies. James Herriot. Se ha producido un error. Prueba a realizar la solicitud de nuevo. Previous page. Next page. Libros de James Herriot. Otros formatos: Tapa duraTapa blanda. IVA incluido si corresponde. In the rolling dales of Yorkshire, a simple, rural region of northern England, a young veterinarian from Sunderland joins a new practice. A stranger in a strange land, he must quickly learn the odd dialect and humorous ways of the locals, master outdated equipment, and do his best to mend, treat, and heal pets and livestock alike. Perhaps better than any other writer, James Herriot reveals the ties that bind us to the creatures in our lives. When World War II ends and James Herriot returns to his wife and new family in the English countryside, he dreams mostly of Sunday roasts and Yorkshire puddings, but new adventure has a way of tracking him down. Soon Herriot finds himself escorting a large number of sheep on a steamer to Russia, puzzling through the trials of fatherhood, and finding creative ways to earn the trust of suspicious If Only They Could Talk: The Classic Memoirs of a 1930s Vet who rely on him for the wellbeing of their beloved animals. In these pages, Herriot trains under his eccentric boss Siegfried Farnon in a rustic English village, courts the woman that becomes his wife, and meets the people he would come to write about for a lifetime. Otros formatos: Tapa blandaLibro de bolsillo. Creature grandi e piccole Italian Edition abr James Herriot racconta i suoi primi due anni di professione trascorsi nello Yorkshire: veterinario alle prime armi, la sua vita viene subito assorbita da un mondo che impara presto ad amare e ad apprezzare, insieme agli animali grandi e piccoli di cui si occupa per lavoro e agli abitanti di quella regione, un po' ruvidi e scontrosi. Un libro che racconta con delicato umorismo le mille sfide affrontate dall'autore nella cura dei suoi speciali "pazienti". Una storia d'amore e compassione per la natura e le sue incredibili creature. Otros formatos: Tapa blanda. Vets Might If Only They Could Talk: The Classic Memoirs of a 1930s Vet English Edition jun Volver arriba. Gana dinero con nosotros. Todos los derechos reservados. Amazon Music Transmite millones de canciones. Book Depository Libros con entrega gratis en todo el mundo. Kindle Direct Publishing Publica tu libro en papel y digital de manera independiente. Prime Now Entrega en 1 hora En miles de productos.