Paperback, 1992. James Herriot, the pen name for veterinarian James Alfred Wight, practiced veterinary medicine in Yorkshire, England for 50 years, which provided rich source material for the books and films that made him famous worldwide.  His writing is filled with the charm of the Yorkshire dales, a deep affection for the animals and people with whom he worked, and an ability to take his readers into the life of a country vet.