01468cam a2200265 i 4500 623889950 TxAuBib 20070122120000.0 u ||||||s1999||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781840383980 1840383984 (OCoLC)43643614 TXKPL eng rda TXKPL TxAuBib rda Cats : An anthology of verse and prose / Rippin, Joanne, ed. New York : Ames Publishing Limited, 1999. p ; cm. txt rdacontent z rdamedia zu rdacarrier This charming book celebrates a diverse range of cats, from winsome, playful kittens to sleek hunters and dozing tom cats. Over 100 colorful photographs portray the beauty, charm, and mystery of this animal while the text, comprised of poems, letters, and artful prose, reflects centuries of love and respect that human beings have felt for the cat. The cat holds a very special place in society; it has been worshiped and revered by ancient civilizations, feared by the superstitious, and befriended by millions. Although it is the most popular of all house pets, it is difficult to categorize this majestic animal as domestic, for it continues to maintain its legendary aura of magic and mystery that has fascinated humans for ages. 20070122. TXKPL