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All Creatures Great and Small
- The Classic Memoirs of a Yorkshire Country Vet
- Narrated by: Christopher Timothy
- Series: All Creatures Great and Small, Book 1
- Length: 15 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Home & Garden, Pet & Animal Care
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Publisher's Summary
The inspiration for the BBC series of the same name.
Fresh out of Glasgow Veterinary College, to the young James Herriot 1930s 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 semiferal cattle, a pig called Nugent and an overweight Pekingese called Tricki Woo, James find he is on a learning curve as steep as the hills around him. 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 heartwarming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain's best-loved authors.
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-10-02
the most wonderful collection of stories
I have listened to this book over and over again and never tire. I can not say enough good things about this book indeed the entire James Harriot collection is cherished by me and my family. Timothy is a splendid narrator and gives life to each and every character.
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- sherri
- 2021-04-08
Wonderful!
This was the best audiobook I have ever listened to. Pure enjoyment. The narrator is wonderful. I laughed out loud so many times. Bravo Mr Herriot (Wight)! Thank you for this wonderful writing that lives on even though you are gone.
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- Chris Rickey
- 2020-05-13
Loved it!
James Harriet is my favourite author and Christopher Timothy did the book justice! Thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a happy reprieve from COVID-19.
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- Damian Hind
- 2018-09-19
Fascinating and still relevant today
The memoirs of a country vet were immortalised by James Herriot in these books, and read by the actor that played him in the TV series 30 plus years ago. The charm of this book remains undiminished, and shows how little time has changed things - farmers continue to be farmers, animals know nothing of the passage of time and the perils of dealing with both still rings true. Hilarious and touching in equal part, this is a true British classic.
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- Joy Eaton
- 2018-09-18
If You read James Herriot you'll love this
I have read every James Herriot book. I have loved them since I was very Young. I remember my Dad reading them at night in the winter and hearing him chuckle as he read them. When I heard over the radio one morning that the author had passed away I actually cried. RIP and thank you so much for your legacy of love and laughter and such sweet memories.
Growing up on a farm as I listen to this audible book it is so vivid and enjoyable.
I highly recommend it AND I was pleased that the narrator's voice was exactly as I imagined my beloved author's character would sound. You won't be disappointed worth every penny ENJOY
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- Anonymous User
- 2017-12-09
Beautiful narration of an excellent story.
This reader brings superb dimension to one of my favourite authors! I'm starting the next one right away!
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- James
- 2018-06-13
A radiator of warmth and kindess
I read this as a lonely lad sent away to boarding school in the 1980's, James Herriot was a terrific companion.
Rereading this in the world of 2018 it was even better than I remembered it.
Great characters; human and animal, difficult cases, detective work, suspense, romance,comedy, booze and buckets of charm, this wonderful book has it all. Highly recommended.
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- Melanie Ellis
- 2019-03-25
Enthralling
What a lovely book and so well read! It made me laugh out loud in public at times and had just enough details about veterinary science of the time to be interesting and not so much as to take away from the story. Characters have great depth of description. A book that really deserves a cup of tea and a comfy chair.
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- Ondrej Elleder
- 2018-02-06
Magical
A magical story that comes alive in this wonderful narration. I am going to start listening to the other books immediately.
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-04-11
A wonderful heartwarming story
This series of books does nothing but bring joy to me. What a glorious life during a time sadly passed.
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- Matthew
- 2019-07-03
As good as I remembered it to be
I read these years ago and this reading certainly was up to my expectations. No complaints about the narration, and some of the stories had me in stitches. I cant wait to start the second volume
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- R. Van der Lugt
- 2018-07-23
Delightful!
James Herriot’s wonderful writing is paired perfectly with the talented, versatile and playful narration of Christopher Timothy in this audio book. I enjoyed every moment and felt sad when it ended.
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- Grace K
- 2016-10-14
Brought to life<br />
was sad when it ended. the narrator was excellent at capturing and depicting the scene