The British Museum Book of Cats /anglais

Every purchase supports the British Museum A long history of myth and superstition surrounds the domestication of the cat whose solitary nature, demanding personality and secret nightlife set it apart from all other domestic animals The beauty, charm and beguiling character of these creatures have secured them a very special relationship with human beings over the centuries This engaging book, now available in an attractive new design, explores the place of the cat in tures around the world, from ancient times to the present It uniquely combines the natural history of the feline with the history of cats in the ancient, medieval and recent past, and reveals why the cat has become the much- loved creature it is today