James Herriot, author of <i>All Creatures Great and Small</i>, is undoubtedly the world's most famous vet. But how did an enthusiastic young student named Alf Wight become the man who would charm millions of readers the world over?<br><br><i>Young James Herriot </i>is the fascinating story of Herriot's formative years at veterinary college. Set in Glasgow in the 1930s, the book shines a light on his calling to work with animals, his early friendships and his quest for veterinary knowledge. Using diaries and casebooks from Herriot's days as a student, this is the richly nostalgic tale of a boy's journey to become a much-loved vet and writer.