A Wander in Vetland, by John Hicks
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John Hicks is an English trained vet who has spent much of his working life in rural New Zealand. On one level A Wander in Vetland is an insider's look at his changing profession. Hicks's entertaining anecdotes mark a fond farewell to "Herriotism": the dated public image of life as a rural vet, so lovingly depicted in the novels of James Herriot. But this memoir has a far broader scope. In a lively, literary style John Hicks links his tales with some of the more curious aspects of history - particularly veterinary and medical history. Hemlock poisoning leads to a discourse on Socrates' death; brain surgery on a ram poses the question of how Neolithic man performed similar operations. There are insights into the nature of bladder stones in animals and how these relate to the suffering of Samuel Pepys in the seventeenth century; and if you ever wondered how Italian women seduced their lovers or about the use of goose quills by eunuchs in Eastern seraglios, the answers are here. A Wander in Vetland also tackles serious issues such as a personal account of facing cancer. It is at turns fascinating, hilarious, and sobering or - as in an expose of how Noah collected animals for his ark - riotously satirical. An unusual and highly entertaining read.
A Wander in Vetland, by John Hicks- Amazon Sales Rank: #5259302 in Books
- Published on: 2015-09-14
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.99" h x .62" w x 5.00" l, .66 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 274 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A cleverly written and entertaining book By Peter Anderson This book follows on from John Hick’s first – Pizzles in Paradise. It is extremely well written and entertaining with a collection of John’s memorable experiences as a veterinarian doing the work he loved with the people, colleagues and clients, whose company he cherished. His huge depth of knowledge of historical events has meant he has cleverly interwoven many of these with his own interesting veterinary experiences.He shows a great ability to find humour and interest in every day events, a prerequisite I believe to being a really proficient and successful veterinarian.His writing is perceptive about the changing roles of veterinarians, especially New Zealand rural veterinarians, and their farewell to “Herriotism” and the new challenges the profession is going to have to deal with. This book is a must read for any young veterinarian or one contemplating entering the profession.
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