The cat men of Gotham : tales of feline friendships in old New York / Peggy Gavan.
The nineteenth century was a rough time to be a stray cat in New York City. The city's human residents dealt with feline overpopulation by gassing unwanted cats or tossing them in rivers. But a few lucky strays were found by a diverse array of men--including firemen, cops, athletes, and politic...
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| 505 | 0 | 0 | |t Frontmatter -- |t Contents -- |t Introduction -- |t 1 Seafaring Cats -- |t 2 Police Cats -- |t 3 Fire Cats -- |t 4 Artist and Editorial Cats -- |t 5 Hospitality Cats -- |t 6 Theatrical and Show Cats -- |t 7 Civil Servant Cats -- |t 8 Good-Luck Cats -- |t 9 Lucky Cats -- |t Suggestions for Further Reading -- |t Notes -- |t Index -- |t About the Author. |
| 520 | |a The nineteenth century was a rough time to be a stray cat in New York City. The city's human residents dealt with feline overpopulation by gassing unwanted cats or tossing them in rivers. But a few lucky strays were found by a diverse array of men--including firemen, cops, athletes, and politicians--who rescued them from the streets and welcomed them into their homes and hearts. This book tells the stories of these heroic cat men of Gotham and their beloved feline companions. Not only does it introduce us to some remarkable men, but we get to meet many extraordinary cats as well, from Chinese stowaways prowling the Chelsea Piers to the sole feline survivor of the USS Maine explosion. Among the forty-two profiles, we find many feline Cinderella stories, as humble alley cats achieved renown as sports team mascots, artists' muses, and even presidential pets. Sure to appeal to cat fanciers and history fans alike, The Cat Men of Gotham will give you a new appreciation for Old New York and the people and animals who made it their home. As it takes you on a journey through the streets of Manhattan and Brooklyn, it will amuse and astound you with tales of powerful men and their pussycats. | ||
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