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100	1		_aStables, Gordon, _d1840-1910
245	1	4	_aThe Domestic Cat
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			_aRelease date is 2011-09-06
508			_aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520			_a"The Domestic Cat" by Gordon Stables is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the classification, characteristics, and behaviors of domestic cats, delving into their anatomy, breeds, and their differences from dogs. Stables aims to provide a thorough understanding of the feline species through observations and anecdotes gathered over years of study. At the start of the book, the author introduces the concept of classification in the animal kingdom, contrasting the vast diversity found in dog breeds with the relatively uniform characteristics among cats. Stables emphasizes that domesticated cats appear to share a common ancestry, leading to minimal distinctive breeds compared to dogs. He reflects on the historical perspectives surrounding cats and their domestication, considers the roles of color and size in classification, and asserts that fundamental characteristics remain consistent across various types of domestic cats. The opening serves as a foundation for further insights into cat behavior, habits, and care in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCats
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37329
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