Description
Cats were first domesticated - or, more likely, noticed a warm fireside and chose to domesticate themselves - many thousands of years ago. Over the centuries they have performed a useful role as pest controllers, but much more as friends and companions of humans. Cats have always inspired writers and artists. They appear in Egyptian papyri and tomb paintings, in Roman mosaics, in Japanese prints, in Old Master drawings and engravings. At different times and places they have been worshipped, mummified, associated with superstition and black magic, and bred as domestic pets.
This delightful illustrated anthology includes a selection of the many poems, anecdotes and quotations about cats which have been written over the centuries: the charming, the funny, the sad, the exasperated, and the heartfelt. In a fresh new paperback format with a selection of new images, this is an irresistible gift for anyone who likes cats.
A collection of poetry, quotations and anecdotes about the cat and the long history of its relationship with human beings.
Book Information
ISBN 9780714151113
Author Delia Pemberton
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint British Museum Press
Publisher British Museum Press
Weight(grams) 290g
This delightful illustrated anthology includes a selection of the many poems, anecdotes and quotations about cats which have been written over the centuries: the charming, the funny, the sad, the exasperated, and the heartfelt. In a fresh new paperback format with a selection of new images, this is an irresistible gift for anyone who likes cats.
A collection of poetry, quotations and anecdotes about the cat and the long history of its relationship with human beings.
Book Information
ISBN 9780714151113
Author Delia Pemberton
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint British Museum Press
Publisher British Museum Press
Weight(grams) 290g
