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100 1 _aWeir, Harrison,
_d1824-1906
245 1 0 _aOur Cats and All About Them :
_bTheir Varieties, Habits, and Management; and for Show, the Standard of Excellence and Beauty; Described and Pictured
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2011-03-02
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, woodie4 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Our Cats and All About Them" by Harrison Weir is an extensive treatise on the various breeds, habits, and management of cats, written in the late 19th century. This work intricately explores the domestic cat, focusing on their utility, beauty, and characteristics, showcasing Weir's deep affection for these creatures cultivated over decades of observation and care. The opening of the book presents the author's heartfelt dedication to his wife, underlining the emotional connection people have with cats. In the preface, Weir recounts his lifelong admiration for nature and animals, particularly cats, while sharing anecdotes about their behavior and significance in household contexts. He describes the process of organizing the first Cat Show at the Crystal Palace, emphasizing how such exhibitions helped elevate public appreciation for cats. The text suggests that through proper care and showcasing their traits, cats can gain recognition and admiration, reflecting Weir’s urging for a kinder and more engaged society towards animals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCats
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35450
999 _c76293
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