With astute observations and boundless humor, James Herriot captures the spirit of the Yorkshire Dales and communities on the cusp of change, before tractors and machines had taken over and modern medicines and antibiotics transformed veterinary work. Herriot's unforgettable portraits of farm animals and their human caretakers serve as the inspiration for the beloved series All Creatures Great and Small. This lovely gift edition compiles the best of his stories in one volume, illustrated with color drawings and family photographs, including a special introduction written by his two children Rosie Page and Jim Wight. Hardcover, 400 pages.