Overview
DO YOU ABSOLUTELY LOVE CATS -- Did you know they played a huge role in British history? Like to know more...? This funny, informative book has tons of fun stories and fascinating trivia that cat lovers can't get enough of... It tells you EVERYTHING you might like to know about how cats shaped British history and culture... DID YOU KNOW? -- Winston Churchill sneaked his cats smoked salmon under the table at state dinners? -- Margaret Thatcher bought her cat sardines in Moscow - during the Cold War? -- The Queen loved to draw cats as a child, but her allergies make her avoid them now? -- Charles Darwin thought cats were far more intelligent and interesting than dogs? This one-of-a-kind book has TONS of fun cat stories, unusual trivia, and quirky feline facts that will entertain and educate you. NOW YOU CAN DISCOVER.... --How much the Brontës loved their kitties - and how much they spoiled them. --How heroic felines warned the British of German bombs during World War II. --How dedicated cat guardians protect Britain's priceless art treasures. --How British cats calmed nervous racehorses, helping them win high-stakes races. -- How a duchess ordered her servants to serve her kitties bowls of cream on the lawn. -- How rodent-hunting felines helped the British expand their empire AND.. much, much more! This unique book features British cat stories, historical British trivia and fun feline facts from Britain that are sure to entertain and intrigue you.
Full Product Details
Author: Seamus Mullarkey
Publisher: Plain Scribes Press
Imprint: Plain Scribes Press
Volume: 3
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.268kg
ISBN: 9781960227959
ISBN 10: 1960227955
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 20 February 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
A book about British cats? What more could a cat-lover and avid reader want? This a book full of anecdotal stories about cats and the British people who love them. A bit of history, a bit of whimsy, a fun read all around. For anybody who loves stories about cats, and for anybody who loves anything British, and especially for anybody who loves both! f you love cats, you'll love this book! It is an entertaining book with many fun facts and stories. The author did a good job putting cats into many key British historical moments. The book is easy to read, with short sections and an engaging text.
Author Information
My name is Seamus Mullarkey. For years upon years, I've been looking up 19th-century newspapers, leafing through out-of-print books, and scouring the Internet to get to the heart of just how those darn kitties have won the world's hearts. I've collected all of that fascinating information within the covers of this entertaining and intriguing little book.--I know EVERYTHING there is to know about Britain's incredible cats. Now, you can too!
