It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
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James Herriot returns with more heartwarming and hilarious tales from his veterinary practice in the Yorkshire Dales. Following the success of his first collection, this beloved volume continues to chronicle the joys, disasters, and downright peculiar moments that defined country veterinary work in the 1930s.
From wrestling with stubborn cattle to navigating the eccentricities of their equally stubborn owners, Herriot captures the essence of rural Yorkshire life with warmth, wit, and remarkable candour. His stories blend laugh-out-loud mishaps with genuinely touching moments, painting an affectionate portrait of a bygone era when veterinary medicine was as much about understanding people as it was about treating animals.
A timeless classic that reminds readers why Herriot's writing has captivated generations, offering the perfect escape into the rolling hills and tight-knit communities of the Dales.
