In addition to the evident love he has for animals, he paints a vivid picture of the landscape of the English Dales and of the peoples' lives there in the early twentieth century. These stories would probably not be half as amusing or cozy as they are if it were not for Herriot's writing style, but as it is, his account of life in the Dales as a young veterinarian overflows with charm and laughter. Various parts of animals' anatomy are mentioned, as this is a story of a vet. There are also some other crude remarks here and there. There is a great deal of swearing, including the taking of God's name in vain. He also arranges for Herriot to come out on a blind date (which also goes wrong) Herriot kisses the girl he goes out with.
Tristan Farnon, the younger brother of Herriot's boss, is said to be a womanizer. Herriot falls in love with a girl, but every time he takes her out, something goes very wrong. Men in the Dales drink heavily, and so do Herriot, his boss, and his boss' brother. There is a car crash in which no one is injured. A horse attempts to jump a fence and tears up its chest on a post. Surgeries are discussed and described a blood-letting is witnessed intestinal contortions occur in horses and there are several birthings. These stories are not for those with weak stomachs. In general, the farmers are very hospitable and giving. In one of the stories he mentions how some Dales farmers try to trick the vets into thinking a cow has been struck by lightning (which would earn the farmers insurance money). Herriot does his best for every animal he treats, but he does have to put some down.
All Creatures Great and Small by James HerriotĪ lighthearted, warm story of a veterinarian's life, but with swearing and drinking.Ī collection of some of James Herriot's veterinary experiences in the Dales, written with warmth and "brimming with life."
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