--- product_id: 60456647 title: "THE COMPLETE JAMES HERRIOT Box Set 1-8" price: "£62.81" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/60456647-the-complete-james-herriot-box-set-1-8 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # THE COMPLETE JAMES HERRIOT Box Set 1-8 **Price:** £62.81 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** THE COMPLETE JAMES HERRIOT Box Set 1-8 - **How much does it cost?** £62.81 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/60456647-the-complete-james-herriot-box-set-1-8) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description All Creatures Great and Small The Complete James Herriot 8 Book Box Set Brand New Titles in This Set Every Living Thing The Lord God Made Them All Vet In A Spin Vets Might Fly Vet In Harness Let Sleeping Vets Lie It Shouldn't Happen To A Vet If Only They Could Talk Review: Well written, light, animal lovers will really like these - I’ve been reading a lot of indigenous writers recently. All have been well written, historically accurate even tho technically fiction. But between reading those and the political climate today, I needed a lighter break. The Herriot books are perfect. Well written, they illustrate not only his love for animals and their quirks, but also for their humans and their quirks. I’ll even read some parts to my dog, especially the stupid human parts. They’re an excellent escape, and can make you smile with some guffaws thrown in. Review: This IS the All Creatures Great and Small set! - For those who are worried that this is not the All Creatures Great and Small books they are expecting, fear not. This is the British published set. As I just learned from reading the biography of James Herriot written by his son, James Wight, Herriot's books were combined for the American market. What we know as _All Creatures Great and Small_ is Herriot's first two books printed together as one volume. His third and fourth books were printed together as _All Things Bright and Beautiful_, and his fifth and sixth books became _All Things Wise and Wonderful_ in America. The only difference between the versions is that the last chapter or two of _All Creatures Great and Small_, in which Herriot marries Helen, were added just for the American version; they are not in the British copy of _It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet_. Granted, these are wonderful chapters, but the rest of the stories in all these books are exactly the same as those in the books we are familiar with on this side of the pond. _The Lord God Made Them All_ and _Every Living Thing_ are unchanged; he wrote those as is for the British publications. One note: My set came with the books in the box not in the correct chronological order. I have no idea why they would be packed like that, but look at the publication dates to order them correctly, as they certainly should be read in proper order to get the full satisfaction of the underlying storylines that run throughout the series. Second note: If you love Herriot's writing, I highly recommend James Wight's biography of his father, _The Real James Herriot_. I just finished that and it is a well-written, fascinating look into Herriot's real life and work. Much of it will surprise you. (And from it I figured out why people here were complaining that this is not the set they were expecting!) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #17,159 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #166 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,552 Reviews | ## Images ![THE COMPLETE JAMES HERRIOT Box Set 1-8 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fk8BSnIsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well written, light, animal lovers will really like these *by L***R on November 21, 2025* I’ve been reading a lot of indigenous writers recently. All have been well written, historically accurate even tho technically fiction. But between reading those and the political climate today, I needed a lighter break. The Herriot books are perfect. Well written, they illustrate not only his love for animals and their quirks, but also for their humans and their quirks. I’ll even read some parts to my dog, especially the stupid human parts. They’re an excellent escape, and can make you smile with some guffaws thrown in. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This IS the All Creatures Great and Small set! *by L***R on July 13, 2018* For those who are worried that this is not the All Creatures Great and Small books they are expecting, fear not. This is the British published set. As I just learned from reading the biography of James Herriot written by his son, James Wight, Herriot's books were combined for the American market. What we know as _All Creatures Great and Small_ is Herriot's first two books printed together as one volume. His third and fourth books were printed together as _All Things Bright and Beautiful_, and his fifth and sixth books became _All Things Wise and Wonderful_ in America. The only difference between the versions is that the last chapter or two of _All Creatures Great and Small_, in which Herriot marries Helen, were added just for the American version; they are not in the British copy of _It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet_. Granted, these are wonderful chapters, but the rest of the stories in all these books are exactly the same as those in the books we are familiar with on this side of the pond. _The Lord God Made Them All_ and _Every Living Thing_ are unchanged; he wrote those as is for the British publications. One note: My set came with the books in the box not in the correct chronological order. I have no idea why they would be packed like that, but look at the publication dates to order them correctly, as they certainly should be read in proper order to get the full satisfaction of the underlying storylines that run throughout the series. Second note: If you love Herriot's writing, I highly recommend James Wight's biography of his father, _The Real James Herriot_. I just finished that and it is a well-written, fascinating look into Herriot's real life and work. Much of it will surprise you. (And from it I figured out why people here were complaining that this is not the set they were expecting!) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The doctor is in *by J***R on March 8, 2026* Absolutely charming in how the life of a new veterinarian unfolds out in the countryside. I had started reading the series as a child, but I never got beyond the first book. Now I have had the opportunity to revisit the series with this set, and I thoroughly enjoyed each book, even if some of the scenarios and thoughts are a tad dated. However, none of that mars the humor nor the animals we are introduced to. Please read. ## Frequently Bought Together - THE COMPLETE JAMES HERRIOT Box Set 1-8 - James Herriot's Treasury for Children: Warm and Joyful Tales by the Author of All Creatures Great and Small - The Real James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/60456647-the-complete-james-herriot-box-set-1-8](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/60456647-the-complete-james-herriot-box-set-1-8) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*