02381cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324501090014526400510025430000470030533600260035233700260037833800360040450000310044050801680047152012200063953400450185965300150190465300210191965300220194065300210196285600430198399900170202643429UtSlPG20260610134009.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSF1 aStables, Gordon,d1840-191010aCats: Their Points and Characteristics :bWith Curiosities of Cat Life, and a Chapter on Feline Ailments 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-08-09  aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive.)  a"Cats: Their Points and Characteristics" by W. Gordon Stables is a comprehensive exploration of the domestic cat, likely written in the late 19th century. This work combines both observational anecdotes and practical insights into the behavior, care, and significance of cats in human life. The author aims to advocate for the well-being and appreciation of these often misunderstood creatures, illuminating their unique characteristics and strengths.  At the start of the text, Stables sets an apologetic tone for traditional prefaces, suggesting that readers are probably eager to dive directly into the discussion about cats. He expresses a deep affection for domestic cats, emphasizing their gentle nature and their role as companions in human homes. Through witty anecdotes, he describes various interactions and observations regarding the lives of cats, their relationships with humans (especially children), and their intriguing behaviors, such as their playfulness and curiosity. The beginning lays the groundwork for a deeper investigation into the complexities and charms of cats, preparing the reader for an engaging and informative journey into feline life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCat breeds  aCats -- Behavior  aCats -- Anecdotes  aCats -- Diseases40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43429  c84268d84268