The Elegance of the Cat: An Illustrated History - Hardcover

Pickeral, Tamsin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764166158 ISBN 13: 9780764166150

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2013

Synopsis

They were worshipped as gods by the ancient Egyptians, and down through the centuries they've been admired and kept as pets by cultures all over the world. Enigmatic, aloof, and independent, cats remain to this day the most enthralling of domestic animals. Now, the noted team consisting of animal writer Tamsin Pickeral and award-winning photographer Astrid Harrisson present a richly detailed and sumptuously illustrated history of the cat. Their beautiful new book traces the long, colorful, often tumultuous history of domesticated cats from their glory days in Egypt to the present time. Explored in these pages are:

The diverse roles of cats in different cultures

The intriguing stories behind more than 50 feline breeds

The origins of selective breeding and the history of cat shows

Readers will also take pleasure in wonderful color photos that include candid pictures of the lithe-bodied Abyssinian, the traditional longhaired Balinese, the lop-eared Scottish Fold, the green-eyed Russian Blue with its stunning silver-blue coat, the Tabby, beloved in countless homes as a household pet, and many, many more. Here, in an extraordinarily handsome oversize volume, is a comprehensive reference book and a unique visual experience--an exquisite showcase of cats in all their splendor. Printed throughout in full color, The Elegance of the Cat features approximately 400 gorgeous photos.

About this title

Product Description:

Beguiling beauty, fierce independence and aloof intelligence characterize man's feline companions. Tamsin Pickeral's celebration of these intriguing animals describes their journey from the wild to comfortable domestic existence, and from glory days as gods in ancient Egypt to rat-catching aboard creaking ships bound for America. The book tells the stories behind more than 50 breeds of cat, ancient and modern, common and rare, accompanied by over 150 glorious photographs that capture the cat's elegance and spirit. (Previously sold in Postscript as The Grace of the Cat.)

From the Back Cover:

Once again, animal expert Tamsin Pickeral and award-winning photographer Astrid Harrisson combine their unique ability to capture the very essence of an animal in this richly detailed and sumptuously illustrated celebration of the domestic cat. This inspiring new study balances Pickeral's informative text, which explores the journey of the feline from its origins in the wild to its domestic existence across cultures and continents, with Harrison's breathtaking photography of more than 50 recognized cat breeds.The Elegance of the Cat is an exquisite showcase of cats in all their splendor.

About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0764166158
• ISBN 13: 9780764166150
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288