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A personal guide to Yorkshire by the county's beloved vet, Channel 5's Peter Wright. From wild animals and wild swimming, to great places for walking, running, eating, and sleeping--the Yorkshire Vet takes us on an enchanting journey through the hidden gems of the most beautiful county in the world. Peter Wright describes the bygone ways of his childhood, and the fusion of traditional and modern farming methods that characterizes the countryside today. Packed with engaging tales of farm animals and pets of all shapes and sizes, this is a heartwarming love letter to the places, people, and creatures of Yorkshire. Peter's passion for nature shines through on every page, as he explains why our environment is so important--and what we can do to protect it for future generations. No library descriptions found. |
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What attracted me to the book was the setting and author being a veterinarian in the Dales. Peter Wright was a Vet trainee with Alf Wight and Donald Sinclair (James Herriot and Siegfried Farnon) something I didn’t know until I started reading this book. He also has a television show! The Yorkshire Vet is a program I was unaware of until I read this book and yes, it seems I am living under a rock some days when I discover an old show.
The observations and comparisons to present day and what life was like decades ago was also very interesting to me. Fishing is a pastime our author and his brother enjoyed very much. The observation that many of the today’s youth don’t have that opportunity as they are living in cities and are so used to iPhone, Xboxes and that electronic distractions.
I found the story about finding centuries old coins fascinating. A pair of brothers were digging up a piece of their farmland, leveling it off when they discovered a broken ceramic jug and coins. It’s a great story and fabulous discovery. After these old treasures were dug up they ended up in a museum. This is after a court decision. If I am ever visiting near York’s Castle Museum I will certainly want to view the display of coins and old papers.
Much thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book. Publication date is January 17, 2020. If you enjoy reading about veterinarians, Yorkshire or loved the James Herriot stories you will like this book.
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