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"In the midst of World War II, James is training for the Royal Air Force, while going home to Yorkshire whenever possible to see his very pregnant wife, Helen. Musing on past adventures through the dales, visiting with old friends, and introducing scores of new and amusing characters--animal and human alike--Herriot enthralls with his uncanny ability to spin a most engaging and heartfelt yarn." -- Amazon.com. In the midst of World War II, the Yorkshire...

In this very special collection of favorite stories about dogs great and small, James Herriot tells us about his own dogs and all the wonderful people and animals we have come to love so much. Fifty memorable tales move us to both laughter and tears, and Herriot's personal introduction and notes make this tribute by a master storyteller to man's best friend a book to be treasured for many years to come.

James Herriot's Animal Stories contains ten of the Yorkshire vet's best-loved stories, celebrating dogs, cats, lambs, horses, cows, and their colorful human counterparts--all brought to life via the Herriot storytelling magic and illustrated with Lesley Holmes' radiant watercolors.

Tells the stories of fifty dogs and their unique relationships with their owners.

The famous veterinarian tries to heal a stray dog and find him a home.

The famous veterinarian/writer shares the true story of how an independent-minded stray cat gives a woman and her three Basset hounds a Christmas present.

To make room for a younger cow, Farmer Dakin reluctantly takes his old cow Blossom to market with surprising results.

Nobody knows why a stray cat keeps sneaking away from his new home until he begins turning up at social events all over the village.

After leaving Farmer Cobb's flock and exploring the outside world, Smudge the lamb has trouble returning home.