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Synopsis
Mummified by the Egyptians and domesticated by the Romans, the cat is one of man’s most magnificent companions. The first volume of this gift set covers the history of the cat from ancient Egyptian civilization to the present, cat-related myths and superstitions in different cultures, and the emergence of the most common breeds today. It includes a practical section, with tips for selecting the right cat and welcoming it into your home, as well as guidelines for feeding, grooming, and training. The second volume presents forty-one cat breeds and some of their variants including Persian, Exotic Shorthair, Ragdoll, American Curl, Snowshoe, Bombay, Selkirk Rex, and Somali. This gift set is rich in photographs and completed by a glossary, a list of useful addresses, and a bibliography.A purr-fect gift.
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About the Author
Claude Pacheteau is a veterinarian and a journalist who contributes to numerous animal magazines. He wrote a series of pet books for Artemis Publishing.
Review
"From the amazing photography to the fabulous information, this is a two-book set that every cat lover should have in their bookshelf and give to their cat loving friends as a gift." ~Iluvcats.com
“Cats is a gorgeous two-volume set written by veterinarian and journalist Claude Pacheteau and illustrated with stunning color photos and portraits of dozens of beautiful felines.” ~Feline Wellness Magazine
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- PublisherFlammarion
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 2080300660
- ISBN 13 9782080300669
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages192
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