The life, history, and magic of the cat / by Fernand Mery ; translated by Emma Street.
The cat is one of the most familiar and appealing yet enigmatic and mysterious of all animals. Loved, even venerated, but very often feared, the cat has an engrossing history. This volume, one of the most comprehensive studies ever written, examines the role of the cat in civilization, culture and t...
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Other title: | Chat. English. |
Format: | Book |
Language: | English French |
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New York :
Madison Square Press : Grosset & Dunlap,
1968.
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Summary: | The cat is one of the most familiar and appealing yet enigmatic and mysterious of all animals. Loved, even venerated, but very often feared, the cat has an engrossing history. This volume, one of the most comprehensive studies ever written, examines the role of the cat in civilization, culture and the arts from the origins of mankind to the present day. - Jacket flap. |
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Physical Description: | 235 pages, 10 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), facsimiles, map ; 27 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |