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100 Cats Who Changed Civilization: History's Most Influential Felines

by Sam Stall
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100 Cats Who Made a Difference
 
If you don’t believe that one cat has the power to alter civilization, then you’ve obviously never heard of Tibbles (p. 12), the cat who single-handedly wiped out an entire species. Or Ahmedabad (p. 61), a Siamese kitten who sparked riots throughout Pakistan. Or Snowball (p. 14), the cat who helped to convict dozens of murderers and criminals. Or Felix (p. 155), the first cat to explore outer space.
 
These are just four of the 100 Cats Who Changed Civilization, and this book honors their extra-ordinary contributions to science, history, art, government, religion, and more. You’ll meet a cat who filed a lawsuit (p. 66) and a cat who was slapped with a restraining order (p. 75). You’ll meet cats who have inspired great works of literature (p. 90) and classical music (p. 102). You’ll even meet a cat who telephoned the police to save the life of his owner (p. 162). These beautifully illustrated true stories are a tribute to the intelligence, bravery, and loving nature of cats all over the world.

Synopsis

Every generation brings a few elite cats who rise above their species. Cats who make a difference. Cats who inspire us with their bravery. Cats who broaden the world's understanding of science, history, art, and religion. These are the subjects of 100 Cats Who Changed Civilization, and this book documents the extraordinary true tales of their contributions. Readers will learn of:
Tibbles, the cat who single-handedly wiped out an entire species Felix, the first cat to explore outer space.
Snowball, the cat who helped to convict dozens of murderers Ahmedabad, a Siamese kitten who sparked riots through Pakistan

and many more. Packaged in a classy hardcover with black-and-white illustrations, 100 Cats Who Changed Civilization is the biography these fine felines deserve. It's essential reading for pet lovers and history buffs of all ages.

About the Author, Sam Stall

Sam Stall is the coauthor of The Cat Owner's Manual (Quirk, 2004). He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Book Details

Published
May 1, 2007
Publisher
Quirk Publishing
Pages
176
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781594741630

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