TAMSIN PICKERAL THE GRACE OF THE CAT. AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY DA6246
The Grace of the Cat : An Illustrated History
By:Tamsin Pickeral,
Photographs by:Astrid Harrisson,
Publisher:Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
Imprint:Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
ISBN/EAN:0711234485 / 9780711234482
Format:Hardback
Pagination:288 pages, 400 illustrations
Dimensions:290 x 238 mm
Country of Pub.:United Kingdom
Pub Date:03/10/2013
Cats are the most enigmatic and alluring of domestic animals. Beguiling beauty, fierce independence and aloof intelligence characterize their long and exotic history. The Grace of the Cat is a celebration of this captivating animal and a moving account of the feline's journey from the wild to a comfortable domestic existence.
In this beautifully illustrated book, Tamsin Pickeral traces the colourful and tumultuous history of the cat, from its glory days in Egypt to its transport on creaking ships to America. She explores the diverse role of the cat in each culture, culminating in the origins of cat shows, and the selective breeding of pure bred, pedigree animals. Inside this richly illustrated book you will discover the stories behind more than fifty breeds of cat, from the lithe-bodied Abyssinian to the intelligent Russian Blue, and from the graceful, long-haired Balinese to the lop-eared Scottish Fold.
The evocative and informative text is accompanied by stunning photographs of every featured breed by award-winning photographer Astrid Harrisson. Her breathtaking images capture the many facets of what makes a cat a cat-its elegance, spirit and wit. The Grace of the Cat is an essential volume for everyone who loves cats.
