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as shown vintage condition, may contain markings The story is set primarily during the 1950s and early 1960s in the idyllic but rugged countryside of the Yorkshire Dales in Northern England. The book follows Herriot as an experienced vet working out of Skeldale House. It details his daily trials mending a diverse array of animal patients—ranging from massive Shire horses to pampered house pets like Tricki Woo the Pekingese. Beyond the medical cases, it focuses heavily on the eccentric, gruff, and humorous local Yorkshire farmers and pet owners who rely on him. It serves as the fifth and final main installment in his internationally beloved All Creatures Great and Small book series.