The Joy of Cats: An Anthology

by Celia Haddon (Author)

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  Paperback
  2009

  $3.25

  'Cats have padded silently into our hearts, bringing with them their grace, their independence and their essential mystery. How have we humans become so fond of these small desert creatures with their sharp claws and carnivorous teeth? Why do we love them so much?' From Herodotus, Darwin and Twain to T.S. Eliot and Edward Lear, Celia Haddon answers these questions by showing the true breadth of personalities who have shared their lives with cats and written about that special relationship. www.celiahaddon.co.uk

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  Hardcover
  2008

  $3.25

  Anyone who lives with a cat will know of that strange and mysterious bond that grows between human and animal and which can bring such joy and fulfilment. Cats make houses into homes, heal stress and provide fun and entertainment. In this exquisitely produced anthology, drawn from the writing of cat lovers through the ages, Celia Haddon offers a testimony and a tribute to that unique and rewarding relationship between humans and their feline companions in which cats, in their utmost complexity, remain among us, but not of us. Above all, she reminds us of the truth of why cats matter.