by James Herriot

The World of James Herriot
Take a tour through the ivy-covered house in North Yorkshire, England, where James Herriot lived and worked during the 1940s. This site features photographs of the house, including the dining and sitting rooms, the kitchen, and also the veterinary rooms. What does your tour of Herriot’s home and work area add to your impression of the author? Write your thoughts in the Web Links Activity Log.

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Veterinarians
This U.S. Department of Labor site offers the latest statistics on veterinary work. Read through the information and then think about what Herriot’s veterinary practice was like. Write a short comparison of Herriot’s work and that of a typical modern-day veterinarian.