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James Herriot's Cat Stories
James Herriot's Cat Stories
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James Alfred Wight, OBE, FRCVS also known as Alf Wight, an English veterinary surgeon and writer.
James Alfred Wight, OBE, FRCVS also known as Alf Wight, an English veterinary surgeon and writer.
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At the age of ______, he qualified as a veterinary surgeon with Glasgow Veterinary College.
At the age of ______, he qualified as a veterinary surgeon with Glasgow Veterinary College.
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He took a brief job at a veterinary practice in ______, but moved in July to work in a rural practice based in the town of Thirsk, Yorkshire.
He took a brief job at a veterinary practice in ______, but moved in July to work in a rural practice based in the town of Thirsk, Yorkshire.
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In 1969 Wight wrote ______, the first of the now-famous series based on his life working as a vet and his training in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.
In 1969 Wight wrote ______, the first of the now-famous series based on his life working as a vet and his training in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.
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James Herriot's Cat Stories
James Herriot's Cat Stories
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Alf Wight
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Wight intended for years to write a book, but with most of his time consumed by veterinary practice and family, his writing ambition went
Wight intended for years to write a book, but with most of his time consumed by veterinary practice and family, his writing ambition went
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The original practice where Wight worked is now a museum called "The World of James
The original practice where Wight worked is now a museum called "The World of James
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In 1939, at the age of 23, he qualified as a veterinary surgeon with
In 1939, at the age of 23, he qualified as a veterinary surgeon with
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James Herriot Overview
- James Alfred Wight, known by pen name Alf Wight, was an English veterinary surgeon and author.
- Wight qualified as a veterinary surgeon at the age of 23, in 1939, from Glasgow Veterinary College.
- He briefly practiced at a veterinary clinic before relocating to Thirsk, Yorkshire, in July 1939.
Career and Writing
- Wight began writing while balancing a demanding veterinary career and family life, which delayed his authorial ambitions.
- In 1969, he published his first book, marking the beginning of a renowned series about his experiences as a veterinarian and RAF training during WWII.
- His works provide insight into the challenges and joys of rural veterinary practice.
Legacy
- The original veterinary practice where Wight worked has been transformed into a museum, "The World of James Herriot," celebrating his contributions and stories.
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Test your knowledge of James Herriot's beloved cat stories with this quiz. Delve into the heartwarming tales of cats and their owners, written by the renowned English veterinary surgeon and author, James Herriot.
