British lawyer William Garrow defends accused criminals in 18th-century England. "Based on a true story and drawing on actual Old Bailey court records..."--Container.

Before he became famous, a wide-eyed and eager James Herriot arrived at Glasgow Veterinary College to pursue the career he'd dreamed of since childhood. Unfolding against the backdrop of profound social change at home and abroad, Young James Herriot is a fascinating look at the backstory of a beloved author.