Cat (Paperback)

Cat traces the relationship between humans and the cat from its original domestication in ancient Egypt c. 2000 BC, through the centuries as a utilitarian rodent catcher, its gradual acceptance as a charming and amiable pet, and its present status as a companion on a par with the dog. Long before people valued cats, however, they recognized something special about them. Their graceful, fluid movements, and their self-detachment even as they live in our homes, seems to indicate strange, even supernatural powers. The peculiar fascination of the cat, indeed, is the diversity of images it projects - at once sweet and ferocious, affectionate and independent, elegant and earthy, cosily domestic and eerie. This highly illustrated book, now available in B-format, has a great deal to offer the enormous number of people who like and are interested in cats. Unlike many other cat books, it offers substantial and accurate information about the history of cats and their presentation in literature and art.

General

Imprint:	Reaktion Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2019
Authors:	Katharine M. Rogers
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-78914-126-9
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Domestic animals & pets > Cats
LSN:	1-78914-126-5
Barcode:	9781789141269

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