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Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3

• The reader is introduced to James Herriot, who delivers the first of many animals in the book.

• Herriot meets Dr. Farnon for whom he will be working.

• Herriot has his job interview and goes with Dr. Farnon as he makes his calls.

Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6

• Dr. Farnon takes Herriot to a local pub and makes a job offer.

• Herriot takes his first call alone and must put down a horse.

• Dr. Farnon supports Herriot's decision to put down the horse.

• Tristan, Dr. Farnon's brother arrives.

Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9

• Tristan begins to prove his lack of competence.

• Herriot begins to fall in love with the area.

• Herriot begins to see Dr. Farnon's contradictory nature.

• Herriot is given the Austin to drive.

Chapter 10 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 12

• Herriot goes to a concert with the Bellerby family.

• Herriot puts down an old man's best friend, his dog.

• Tristan messes up...

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