The Book of the Cat
The Book of the Cat is a comprehensive guide to the care and keeping of cats. Written by Mabel Humphrey, a renowned cat expert, the book covers all aspects of cat care, from choosing the right breed to feeding, grooming, and training. It also includes information on cat health, behavior, and common ailments. The book is filled with helpful tips and advice, as well as beautiful photographs of cats. Whether you are a first-time cat owner or an experienced cat lover, The Book of the Cat is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to provide the best care for their feline companion.
By Mabel Humphrey · First published 1903 · Genre: Fiction, Children's Literature, Animal Fiction · 7 chapters · 5,144 words
First lines
Down at my feet on the red tiles in front of a roaring great fire sit a great black cat and a soft white Angora pussy. They are named Ebony and Snowball and are as different in nature as they are in colour, but are devoted friends for all that. Possibly "because" of it! for where Snowball is timid, Ebony will bravely lead the way; while if Ebony is cross, Snowball will purr and coax and cuddle until he gradually grows peaceful and pleasant again.
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The Book of the Cat is listed on Textopian as an essay by Mabel Humphrey, dated 1903 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Mabel Humphrey
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Children's Literature, Animal Fiction, Humor
- Length: 5,144 words
- Structure: 7 chapters, 117 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Fiction — The Book of the Cat is a work of fiction written by Mabel Humphrey.
- Children's Literature — The Book of the Cat is a children's book written by Mabel Humphrey.
- Animal Fiction — The Book of the Cat is a work of animal fiction, as it focuses on cats and their behavior.
- Humor — The Book of the Cat contains humorous elements, as it is written in a lighthearted and entertaining style.
Tags
Cats · Juvenile fiction · black · calico · cat · close · cream · dab · dish · dot · ebony · eyes
Contents
- Snowball and Ebony
- "Kittens will be Kittens."
- A Night On
- Great Panjandrum
- An Autumn Frolic
- Tabitha Tiger Reflects
- Dot's Beetles