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100 Cats Who Changed Civilization

History's Most Influential Felines

by Sam Stall · 2011

ISBN: 1594745889 9781594745881

Category: Pets / Cats / General

Page count: 176

<b>THE ULTIMATE GIFT FOR CAT LOVERS: Discover 100 illustrated and unbelievably true tales of the remarkable felines who made their mark on science, history, art, government, and religion.</b><br>  <br> If you don’t believe that one cat has the power to alter civilization, then you’ve obviously never heard of Tibbles, the cat who single-handedly wiped out an entire species. Or Ahmedabad, a Siamese kitten who sparked riots throughout Pakistan. Or Snowball, the cat who helped to convict dozens of murderers and criminals. Or Felix, the first cat to explore outer space . . . <br>  <br> These are just four of the <i>100 Cats Who Changed Civilization</i>, and this book honors their extraordinary contributions to science, history, art, government, religion, and more. Here, you’ll also meet cats who:<br>  <br> • Filed a lawsuit<br> • Were slapped with a restraining order<br> • Inspired great works of literature and classical music<br> • Telephoned the police to save the life of their owner<br>  <br>A perfect gift for cat moms and dads, these beautifully illustrated true stories are a tribute to the intelligence, bravery, and loving nature of cats all over the world.