The Kingdom of the Cat

by Jay, Roni

• ISBN13: 9781552094914
• ISBN10: 155209491X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-09-01
• Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd

Summary

The Kingdom of the Cat traces the cat's relationship with humans since it was first domesticated by the Egyptians. It covers every aspect of cat life, from anatomy to the various breeds. Entire sections are devoted to the cat in art, literature, myth and legend. The ever-changing role that the cat has played through the ages is depicted, and many of the falsehoods that surround the cat are dispelled. A fascinating look at the witch's cat explains how it came to be so, and how religious beliefs of the Middle Ages influenced the way cats were treated.Illustrated with over 250 full color and black and white photographs and illustrations, including reproductions of paintings and drawings of cats through history and from around the world, The Kingdom of the Cat includes photographs of all of the major breeds and information on breeding and showing cats. Everything the cat lover needs to know: The Origins of the Domestic Cat The Biology of the Cat The Cat and Man The Cat in Myth and Legend The Cat and Witchcraft The Cat in Art and Literature The Cat's Sixth Sense Breeding Cats Cat Breeds Further Reading and Useful Addresses.

Author Biography

Roni Jay is a freelance writer who has written many articles and texts for books and videos. Her previous titles include Mystic Cats, Feng Shui for Cats and Mythology. She lives in Devon, England.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(2)
The Origins of the Domestic Cat	8	(12)
The Biology of the Cat	20	(14)
The Cat and Man	34	(16)
The Cat in Myth and Legend	50	(22)
The Cat and Witchcraft	72	(20)
The Cat in Art and Literature	92	(26)
The Cat's Sixth Sense	118	(10)
Breeding Cats	128	(12)
Cat Breeds	140	(78)
Further Reading	218	(1)
Useful Addresses	219	(1)
Index	220	(3)
Picture Credits	223