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The Cat Book - Cats of Historical Distinction

English · Hardback

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Informationen zum Autor Kathleen Walker-Meikle is the author of Medieval Cats and Medieval Dogs for the British Library, as well as, The Dog Book: Dogs of Historical Distinction. She is a research fellow at the University of York with a special interest in pets. Klappentext A beautifully illustrated history of our relationship with feline companions, from the sacred animals of Ancient Egypt to famous pets of the mid-twentieth century. Also, includes the story of Gertrude of Nivelles (their patron saint), the pampered pets of Samuel Johnson and Anna Pavlova, the early modern associations between cats and outcast women (witches and prostitutes), their veneration as gods in Egyptian mythology, their ancient rivalry with dogs and their prominence in folklore. Zusammenfassung Regal, affectionate, calculating, the cat has been part of our lives for millennia. This book features historical illustrations with informative text. It is suitable for the cat lover.

Product details

Authors Old Books, Kathleen Walker-Meikle, Walker-Meikle Kathleen
Publisher Bloomsbury
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 30.09.2016
 
EAN 9781908402981
ISBN 978-1-908402-98-1
No. of pages 144
Dimensions 148 mm x 144 mm x 20 mm
Series Old House
Subjects Fiction > Gift books, albums, perpetual calendars, postcard booklets
Guides > Nature
Humanities, art, music > History

NON-CLASSIFIABLE, History, HUMOR / General, HISTORY / General, REFERENCE / Curiosities & Wonders, History: specific events and topics, Domestic animals & pets

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