Description
Doctor, Matilda's in Labor! by James A. Porter Jr. (1986, 1st Ed HC) Vet Memoir. Doctor, Matilda’s in Labor! Like new– The hardcover is clean with tight binding and minimal shelf wear. Interior pages are crisp and unmarked. The dust jacket is intact with light edge wear. A well-preserved collectible copy. Doctor, Matilda’s in Labor! is a heartwarming and humorous memoir written by rural veterinarian James A. Porter Jr. Chronicling his life and work in Fredonia, Kansas, this first edition hardcover from 1986 is filled with vivid personal stories of farm animals, their owners, and the challenges of veterinary medicine in a small town setting. Porter shares a lifetime of unforgettable encounters—from ailing hogs to dramatic farm births—with insight, compassion, and dry wit. Readers who enjoy the storytelling style of James Herriot will find much to love here. This is an excellent addition to any collection of veterinary literature, rural Americana, or vintage memoirs. --- Condition Like new– The hardcover is clean with tight binding and minimal shelf wear. Interior pages are crisp and unmarked. The dust jacket is intact with light edge wear. A well-preserved collectible copy.