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In the rolling dales of yorkshire, a simple, rural region of northern england, a young veterinarian from sunderland joins a new practice. See all books authored by james herriot, including james herriots treasury for children. James herriot 1916 1995 james herriot is the pen name of james alfred wight, known as alf october 3, 1916february 23, 1995, a british veterinary surgeon and writer. James herriot 19161995 was the bestselling author of memoirs including all things bright and beautiful, all things wise and wonderful, the lord god made them all, and every living thing. From the springtime frolic of oscar, catabouttown to the yuletide warmth of the christmas day kitten, these storiesradiantly illustrated by peter barrett and ruth brownare perennial favorites, and this new complete.
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