The Little Book of Lore for Cat Lovers: A Complete Curiosity of Feline Facts, Myths, and History

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Little Book of Lore for Cat Lovers: A Complete Curiosity of Feline Facts, Myths, and History
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Deborah Robertson
SeriesLittle Books of Lore
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 127
Category/GenreCats as pets
ISBN/Barcode 9781510762916
ClassificationsDewey:636.8
Audience
General
Illustrations Fully illustrated throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Skyhorse Publishing
Imprint Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date 16 September 2021
Publication Country United States

Description

Quench your kitty curiosity and discover the answers to all these vital questions and more in this must-have for any cat owner! Who composed the Cat's Fugue inspired by the sound of his cat walking across the keys of the piano? What is ailurophilia? In which country do people believe that the souls of the departed live in the bodies of cats before moving on to the next life? When were cats worshipped as gods? Why did Edward Lear, composer of the Owl and the Pussycat, have two houses, one in Italy and the other in England, that were exactly the same? How did a cat single-handedly wipe out an entire animal species?

Author Biography

Deborah Robertson is a writer and editor based in England. She loves cats and baking cakes.