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"Curious how cats shaped US history? Love a darn good All-American cat story? 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 unique book has a ton of fun cat stories, unusual trivia and quirky feline facts that are sure to entertain 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... My name is Seamus Mullarkey. For the past year I've been looking up old newspapers, leafing through out-of-print books, and scouring the Internet to get to the heart of just how those darn kitties have won out nation's hearts. I've collected all that fascinating information within the covers of this entertaining and intriguing little book."

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Katzenworld.co.uk (The UK's largest cat blog) Luckily for you, there's now an intriguing little volume that presents the full history of America's felines in all their glory.The Cats of America: How Cool Cats and Bad-Ass Kitties Won The Nation's Heart by Seamus Mullarkey explains the key role cats have played in all aspects of American life, whether in the Wild West or in today's scientific advances. Curious how cats shaped America's destiny? From Lincoln feeding his kitty with a gold spoon to the cat just off The Mayflower who gave birth on Plymouth Rock, there's a wealth of quirky historical detail. There are also plenty of juicy tidbits for the eager cat lover to devour, whether it's fun facts, stories about brave cats, or quirky behind-the-scenes insights into how cats have placed their paws on every element of American existence. Gatorfan, Top 500 Reviewer CATS OF AMERICA is a delightful standalone read about the role cats have played in America. From sailing over on the Mayflower, a cat gave birth to the first litter as soon as she hit land. Cats have been around forever and have been from the White House to Hollywood. No one can forget Morris the cat. The most famous TV star around. Cats played a big role in guarding food supplies by keeping rats away. One can easily see how valuable they would be. From guard cats to beloved pets, cats have played a big role. This is a fun delightful read and I strongly recommend it for anyone that loves cats. There are lots of stories about lots of cats. More than I realized that is for sure. It is a good read for any age group. I can see it being a good bedtime story for youngsters. Be a fun happy read before the little ones go to sleep.

Katzenworld.co.uk (The UK's largest cat blog) Luckily for you, there's now an intriguing little volume that presents the full history of America's felines in all their glory.The Cats of America: How Cool Cats and Bad-Ass Kitties Won The Nation's Heart by Seamus Mullarkey explains the key role cats have played in all aspects of American life, whether in the Wild West or in today's scientific advances. Curious how cats shaped America's destiny? From Lincoln feeding his kitty with a gold spoon to the cat just off The Mayflower who gave birth on Plymouth Rock, there's a wealth of quirky historical detail. There are also plenty of juicy tidbits for the eager cat lover to devour, whether it's fun facts, stories about brave cats, or quirky behind-the-scenes insights into how cats have placed their paws on every element of American existence. Gatorfan, Top 500 Reviewer CATS OF AMERICA is a delightful standalone read about the role cats have played in America. From sailing over on the Mayflower, a cat gave birth to the first litter as soon as she hit land. Cats have been around forever and have been from the White House to Hollywood. No one can forget Morris the cat. The most famous TV star around. Cats played a big role in guarding food supplies by keeping rats away. One can easily see how valuable they would be. From guard cats to beloved pets, cats have played a big role. This is a fun delightful read and I strongly recommend it for anyone that loves cats. There are lots of stories about lots of cats. More than I realized that is for sure. It is a good read for any age group. I can see it being a good bedtime story for youngsters. Be a fun happy read before the little ones go to sleep.

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--Originally from Ireland, I'm a writer based in New York. For the past year I've been looking up old newspapers, leafing through out-of-print books, and scouring the Internet to get to the heart of just how those darn kitties have won out nation's hearts. I've collected all that fascinating information within the covers of this entertaining and intriguing little book.

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