1974 HCDJ presumed 1st edition. The second memoir in the New York Times–bestselling series from an English veterinarian-and the basis for the PBS Masterpiece series. All Things Bright and Beautiful is precisely the warm and joyful sequel to All Creatures Great and Small that readers all over America have been asking for. James is now married, and he and Helen live on the top floor of Skeldale House, while his former boss, now partner, Siegfried lives downstairs with Siegfried's brother Tristan. James continues the rich and rewarding day-to-day life of a small-town veterinarian, and we journey with him across the dales meeting a whole new cast of unforgettable characters-- humans, dogs, horses, lambs, parakeets-- all of them drawn with the same infinite fascination, affection, and insight that have made Herriot one of the most beloved authors of our time.
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