The world of Cats

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CATS
What is the appeal of the cat? Almost everyone holds some degree of admiration for it, even if he is not actually a cat-lover. Those who aren't instantly attracted by the innocent fluffiness of a cuddly kitten probably have an envious regard for the cat's agility and independence. But history suggests the cat's real appeal is something much more mysterious than any of these things. For, while the dog was enjoying centuries of being 'man's best friend', the cat was enduring a more complicated relationship to man. Worshipped by the ancient Egyptians, feared and hated by the medieval Christians, the cat came to be an object of sentiment only in the last century.
This fascinating creature - the one that has elicited such a variety of emotional responses -is the subject of this book. Here you will find, in words and pictures, evidence of the cat's sensitivity, intelligence and beauty. There are high-spirited cats who climb mountains and swim rivers. There are... Tovább

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The world oi
CATS
What is the appeal of the cat? Almost everyone holds some degree of admiration for it, even if he is not actually a cat-lover. Those who aren't instantly attracted by the innocent fluffiness of a cuddly kitten probably have an envious regard for the cat's agility and independence. But history suggests the cat's real appeal is something much more mysterious than any of these things. For, while the dog was enjoying centuries of being 'man's best friend', the cat was enduring a more complicated relationship to man. Worshipped by the ancient Egyptians, feared and hated by the medieval Christians, the cat came to be an object of sentiment only in the last century.
This fascinating creature - the one that has elicited such a variety of emotional responses -is the subject of this book. Here you will find, in words and pictures, evidence of the cat's sensitivity, intelligence and beauty. There are high-spirited cats who climb mountains and swim rivers. There are good natured cats who cuddle dogs and nurse hedgehogs. There are the show-winners and the alley cats, cats at work and cats at play. And here are a few of the special features:
ARE YOU A C ATM AN? If you are a cat-lover, you have at least one thing in common with Harold Wilson, Ursula Andress, Claudia Cardinale and many other distinguished 'cat-men' featured here with their cats.
HOW TO BUY A KITTEN and then how to take care of it. The book is full of good advice, from author and authority John Montgomery, on how to raise a healthy, happy cat.
ALL KINDS OF CATS Various breeds, including the Abyssinian, Siamese, Manx, Birman, Persian, Rex and Tabby form the main branches of the domestic cat's family tree. The more remote branches - the big wild cats - are also represented.
Whether you are a dedicated catman or simply an admirer of feline mystery and beauty, you will find this book thoroughly enjoyable. Vissza