Van Vechten, Carl 1880-1964 creator Alden, W. L. (William Livingston) 1837-1908 Bacon, Peggy 1895-1987 Balzac, Honoré de 1799-1850 Blackwood, Algernon 1869-1951 Carryl, Guy Wetmore 1873-1904 Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins 1852-1930 Hudson, W. H. (William Henry) 1841-1922 Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone) 1849-1913 Poe, Edgar Allan 1809-1849 Powell, G. H. (George Herbert) 1856-1924 Tarkington, Booth 1869-1946 Twain, Mark 1835-1910 Warner, Charles Dudley 1829-1900 text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lords of the Housetops: Thirteen Cat Tales" by Carl Van Vechten et al. is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases a variety of narratives centered around cats, each tale exploring unique themes and perspectives on feline life. Through these stories, readers can expect to encounter different characters and scenarios that convey the independence, quirks, and intricacies of cat behavior and their relationships with humans. The opening of the collection features a tale titled "The Cat" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. It introduces a solitary cat navigating the harsh winter landscape in search of food. The cat employs incredible patience as it waits for a rabbit and ultimately captures its prey. After this successful hunt, the cat returns to its master's cabin, only to find that the master has been absent for the winter. As the story unfolds, a weary stranger seeks refuge in the cabin, and the cat forms an unexpected bond with him, sharing its hard-earned meal. The narrative beautifully sets the stage for themes of survival, companionship, and the poignant connections between animals and humans amidst challenging circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The cat / M. E. W. Freeman Zut / G. W. Carryl A psychical invasion / A. Blackwood The afflictions of an English cat / H. de Balzac (translated from the French by C. Van Vechten) Gipsy / B. Tarkington The Blue Dryad / G. H. Powell Dick Baker's cat / Mark Twain The black cat / E. A. Poe Madame Jolicoeur's cat / T. A. Janvier A friendly rat / W. H. Hudson Monty's friend / W. L. Alden The queen's cat / P. Bacon Calvin / C. D. Warner Release date is 2009-09-26 Produced by David Edwards, Woodie4 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Cats -- Fiction PN Original publication data not identified 21013067 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30092 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30092 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133703.0 30092