The Cats of America, Seamus Mullarkey
The Cats of America, Seamus Mullarkey
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The Cats of America
How Cool Cats and Bad-Ass Kitties Won The Nation's Heart

Author: Seamus Mullarkey

Narrator: D. Henry Hanson

Unabridged: 3 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/05/2023


Synopsis

DO YOU ABSOLUTELY LOVE CATS??Did you know they played a huge role in US history? Like to know more...?This funny, informative book has tons of the kinds of fun stories and fascinating trivia that cat lovers can't get enough of...
It tells you EVERYTHING you might possibly like to know about how cats shaped US history and culture...
DID YOU KNOW?--A cat from The Mayflower gave birth on Plymouth Rock?--That Abraham Lincoln fed his darling Tabby with a golden spoon?--A fancy show cat named Cherry Pop was presented with the keys to San Francisco?-- Alaskan prospectors paid dearly for expert rodent-control--with gold dust?
This one-of-a-kind book has TONS of fun cat stories, unusual trivia and quirky feline facts that are sure to entertain and educate you.
NOW YOU CAN DISCOVER...--How brave mama cats stopped kidnappers and dragged kittens from the flames.--How ordinary, everyday cats broke into show business and advertising.--How a Texas tabby lived to be 38.--Why astronauts at NASA look to our feline friends for guidance.--How Hemingway founded his very own cat dynasty.--How "cat signs" led lonely, wandering hobos to warm meals from kindly ladies.
AND, how your darling little kitten might just be a tax deduction...

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeff on February 11, 2022

There is no higher form of flattery than the ode—a structured work of poetry glorifying its subject. It is the vehicle through which we elevate those things in our lives that are important to us. In The Cats of America, author Seamus Mullarkey fashions an enjoyable, loving tribute to our four-legged......more

Goodreads review by Kimberly on March 20, 2025

American cats This book was very fun to read. I found it after reading a book of poems by the same author. The book is informative but doesn't bog the reader down with tons of information. There are at time too many cat style puns, for example, purr-sonality. But it is a fun, short read. I'm off to r......more

Goodreads review by Carol on February 17, 2022

Cat lovers will love this book. Those who don't like or don't care about cats **should** read this book. A group of kittens is called a kindle - I didn't know that. But we've all heard how cats can lower our blood pressure, amuse us, lift our spirits, and extend our lives. As history books go, this on......more

Goodreads review by Susan on February 01, 2022

Princess Fuzzypants here: As a Canadian Maine Coon, I was interested in learning more about my Moggy neighbours to the south. I was delighted, especially about the very nice description of kitties of my breed. I am a well read feline so I have consumed many books on kitties and reviewed not a few of......more

Goodreads review by Casandra on February 25, 2023

A pleasant surprise I honestly did not read any of the information about this book... I saw it on Kindle Unlimited and immediately clicked to borrow it. I love cats, so just from the cover image I was interested. When I opened the book, I honestly expected a graphical work, perhaps filled with cleve......more