Download or read book Lords of the Housetops Thirteen Cat Tales written by Carl Van Vechten and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-12-05 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Mark Twain to Edgar Allan Poe, this short story collection features thirteen classic tales about the secret life of cats, all carefully curated by Carl Van Vechten. Lords of the Housetops is a short story collection featuring thirteen authors and their insights into the secretive cat world. Entertaining, humorous, and sometimes a little bit creepy, this volume includes some literary classics and highlights the many hidden details of a cat’s life. This volume features thirteen short stories: - ‘The Cat’ by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman - ‘Zut’ by Guy Wetmore Carryl - ‘A Physical Invasion’ by Algernon Blackwood - ‘The Afflictions of an English Cat’ by Honore de Balzac - ‘Gipsy’ by Booth Tarkington - ‘The Blue Dryad’ by George Herbert Powell - ‘Dick Baker's Cat’ by Mark Twain - ‘The Black Cat’ by Edgar Allan Poe - ‘Madame Jolicoeur's Cat’ by Thomas Allibone Janvier - ‘A Friendly Rat’ by William Henry Hudson - ‘Monty's Friend’ by William Livingston Alden - ‘The Queen's Cat’ by Peggy Bacon - ‘Calvin’ by Charles Dudley Warner First published in 1921, this classic collection of short cat tales would be the perfect read for cat lovers of all ages and is not to be missed by fans of literary fiction.

Download or read book 13 Cat Tales written by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Lords of the Housetops" is a carefully chosen collection of thirteen tales about the beloved, clever and charismatic cat. We see the cat through the eyes of thirteen authors, including such famous writers as Mark Twain, Booth Tarkington and Edgar Allan Poe. Carl Van Vechten assembled and edited this collection. Contents: Mary E. Wilkins Freeman: The Cat Guy Wetmore Carryl: Zut Algernon Blackwood: A Psychical Invasion Honoré de Balzac: The Afflictions of an English Cat Booth Tarkington: Gipsy G. H. Powell: The Blue Dryad Mark Twain: Dick Baker's Cat Edgar Allan Poe: The Black Cat Thomas A. Janvier: Madame Jolicœur's Cat W. H. Hudson: A Friendly Rat William Livingston Alden: Monty's Friend Peggy Bacon: The Queen's Cat Charles Dudley Warner: Calvin 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 Livingston Chester Lord (1851 - 1933) was the second president of Eastern Illinois University, serving from 1898 to 1933.

Download or read book Cat Tale written by Michael Hall and published by Greenwillow Books. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From word to word they find their way, Lillian, Tilly, and William J. Like this: They spot some ewes. They use a box. They box some fleas. And flee a steer . . . First they see, then they do. The only thing missing? You! Come join the fun. Meow! Michael Hall's inquisitive cats set out to spend the afternoon snacking and reading, but wind up chasing words, including homophones and homonyms, on a silly tongue twister of an adventure!

Download or read book Cat Tale written by Craig Pittman and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Garden & Gun Best Book of 2020 “Witty and passionate.” —Lauren Groff “Craig Pittman has a remarkable talent for telling stories set in the Sunshine State that never fail to fascinate and entertain.”—Gilbert King “The definitive book on one of America’s least understood apex predators. The story of how Florida’s panthers were saved from extinction is one that both deserves and needs to be told.” —Dane Huckelbridge The captivating tale of the Florida panther, its survival and rescue from extinction With novelistic detail and an eye for the absurd, Craig Pittman recounts the extraordinary story of the people who brought the panther back from the brink of extinction, the ones who nearly pushed the species over the edge, and the cats that were caught in the middle. This being Florida, there's more than a little weirdness, too. An engrossing narrative of wry humor, sharp writing and exhaustive reportage, Cat Tale shows what it takes to bring one species back and what unexpected costs such a decision brings.

Download or read book A Cat s Tale written by Baba the Cat and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “fun, fanciful, and even informative” history of felines as revealed by a very learned tabby with a knack for hunting down facts (People). Since the dawn of civilization, felines have prowled alongside mankind as they expanded their territory and spread the myth of human greatness. And today, cats are peddled on social media as silly creatures here to amuse humans with their antics. But this is an absurd, self-centered fantasy. The true history of felines is one of heroism, love, tragedy, sacrifice, and gravitas. Not entirely convinced? Well, get ready, because Baba the Cat is here to set the record straight. Spanning almost every continent and thousands—yes, thousands—of years, Baba’s complex story of feline survival presents readers with a diverse cast of cats long forgotten: from her prehistoric feline ancestors and the ancient Egyptian cat goddess Bastet to the daring mariners at the height of oceanic discovery, key intellectuals in the Enlightenment period, revered heroes from World Wars I and II, and the infamous American tabbies. Baba, a talented model in addition to a scholar, goes beyond surface-level scratches, pairing her freshly unearthed research with a series of stunning costume portraits to bring history to life. A paws-on journey through the feline hall of fame, with in-depth research and four-legged testaments that will make you rethink who defines history, A Cat’s Tale is a one-of-a-kind chronicle that introduces readers to the illustrious ancestors of their closest companions and shows, once and for all, that cats know exactly what they’re doing. “Almost certainly the most unique cat history book ever published.” —Smithsonian Magazine

Download or read book Cat Tales written by Charles Wysocki and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best known for his depiction of small-town America, Wysocki brings to life the antics and adventures of the many cats that have passed through his life in this fun and frolicking full-color gift book. (June)

Download or read book Cat Telling Tales written by Shirley Rousseau Murphy and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-11-22 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this cozy mystery, a feline P.I. and his four-legged friends investigate a suspicious—and deadly—house fire in a California seaside town. Even the bright seaside village of Molena Point has been hit hard by the economic downturn, and many residents are abandoning their pets. While feline P.I. Joe Grey’s human friends join together to care for their starving cats, a fire leaves a twelve-year-old boy homeless, the body of his alcoholic guardian discovered in the smoldering ruins. Meanwhile, Debbie Kraft descends uninvited on the Damens’ home with her two children, claiming that she has no money and nowhere else to go. But when Joe learns that the victim of the fire was Debbie’s estranged mother, and that Debbie’s ex-husband may be involved in several intricate real estate scams, his fur is on end with suspicion. But it’s not until Debbie’s abandoned tomcat arrives that the pieces of the puzzle begin to come together for Joe and his feline detective pals. Praise for Cat Telling Tales “A must-read for Murphy’s devoted audience and a good choice for those who enjoy Rita Mae Brown’s Sneaky Pie Brown novels.” —Booklist “Shirley Rousseau Murphy's Joe Grey Mysteries are always excellent, and Cat Telling Tales is no exception.” —Fresh Fiction

Download or read book Cat Tales written by Aline Alexander Newman and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This collection of tales of playfulness, friendship, heroism, and inspiration is sure to touch the soul, tickle the funny bone, and inspire animal lovers everywhere to be the best kitty caretakers and companions they can be."--

Download or read book Cat Tales written by Teresa J. Herbic and published by Ambassador International. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the fruit of the Spirit through nine lives of nine incredible cats Cat Tales is a practical and fun way to teach children about the significant fruit of the Spirit, while enjoying the sensational adventures of nine real cats. Cat Tales shares the stories of nine remarkable cats exploring nine abundant lives. During their experiences, they learn about the importance of God's plan, while they each exhibit a fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23, NLT). Cats tell stories from their own perspective. Each cat, related to one another, was adopted by the author and her family. Reading this book may very well inspire you to adopt a kitten or cat. Maybe you have already? May God bless you as you seek His good will and the fruit of the Spirit through these extraordinary Cat Tales

Download or read book Cat Tales written by Jane August and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Cat Tales' is an epic tale of two cats who share one soul. The book is Cleo and Sheba's tale of woe regarding their many moves from the Midwest, to the East and West coasts and many different places in between. The story will take you from coast to coast in the most unusual way for a cat. The story is humorous, thouching, adventurous and heartbreaking. Events are told from a cat's point of view. The mistress is the ghost writer, if you will. Cleo was born to the wrong side of the tracks, to the right cat. She was the was the only beautiful black one with bewitching green eyes to a litter of blue eyed, pedigree Siamese kittens. That is how the story unfolds. Cleo and the mistress were together for fifteen years, during which time they moved far too many times to suit any cat and especially this one. The new charge was an executive who was relocated to many different places by the company she worked for. Cleo and Sheba both tell us their many traumas from all the different dwelling places they were forced to move to. Most of Cleo's travel experiences were tarumatic. After a long and serious illness, Cleo gets sick and dies which devastates the mistress. A couple of years go by and Sheba is born and reenters the mistress' life. Cleo knew before before she feft that she would be back in another life for her beloved mistress. The mistress knew it too and one day the cat decided it was time to reenter and return to her mistress. They were soul mates of a kind. What a life they had together. Unlike Cleo, Sheba went everywhere the mistress went. She traveled from coast to coast with the mistress and stayed in hotels, motels and places she wasn't really supposed to be. Sheba was taught to walk on a leash, which helped her to really enjoy the good life. The story will call you back time after time and keep you asking for more of her intriguing life's journey. Book one is all about the trials and tribulations and the comforts of Cleo. She was a bonafide house cat who wanted nothing to do with the outside world. Book two is all about cleo's reentry into her mistress' life. She is Sheba in this life span and really enjoys the many places that she and her mistress traveled to and from. She wasn't too happy with some of the moves when it came to relocating to another stte, a new house and new surroundings. Her time spent traveling with her special mistress made up for all the distruption in her life. This book is memoirs if a cat's love for her mistress, who loved them back equally.

Download or read book Tales of Cats written by Pleasant DeSpain and published by August House Publishers. This book was released on 2016-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains a 'catty' collection of folktales from around the world.

Download or read book The Dream Thief written by Tracy Renee Ross and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Greatest Cat Stories Ever Told written by Charles Elliott and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the tiniest of kittens to the lordliest of lions, the most memorable feline stories ever written.

Download or read book The Thirteenth Cat written by Mary Downing Hahn and published by Clarion Books. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From master of middle grade horror Mary Downing Hahn, a new thriller about bravery, unexpected friendship, and sinister cats that will captivate readers with its chilling mix of mystery and magic. Zoey loves spending the summer with her Aunt Alice, and her aunt's new house is the perfect place to cozy up with a good book. But she's unnerved by the overgrown forest next door, which is creepy even in the daytime and full of eerie sounds at night. Worse, there are rumors in town of a dark force in those woods. And Zoey can't deny that the wild black cats who live there seem to be watching her. When she encounters a mean old woman who claims to be their owner, Zoey realizes there's more to the cats than meets the eye. But little does she know that the closer she comes to discovering their secret, the more danger she's in . . .

Download or read book Mysterious Cat Stories written by John Richard Stephens and published by Galahad Books. This book was released on 1994-09 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This spectacular anthology, featuring stories from the 13th century to the present day, brings together twenty-six dazzling and diabolical portraits of cats and their many lives. Here are cats who can transform themselves into human beings (and visa versa) and into deadly demons. Here are wise cats, wily cats, and cats so cunningly wicked they'll send chills down your spine.The adventures her are not limited to the world as we know and perceive it. In fact and fiction, Mysterious Cat Stories offers inconvertible evidence of the special feline affinity to the supernatural. Elliot O'Donnell's eye-witness account takes you into haunted house where a cat proves to be a thoroughly reliable barometer of superphysical manifestations.

Download or read book Jacob written by Sven Hartmann and published by Barrons Educational Series Incorporated. This book was released on 1980 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cat explains how he acquired and trained his Human and describes the happiness his Human brings him.

Download or read book The Witch s Cat and The Cooking Catastrophe written by Kirstie Watson and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One day, a witch's cat found a dusty old cookbook, and it gave him the most marvellous idea..." The witch has gone out and inspired by the old cookbook, the cat is determined to knock up a super-scrumptious surprise lunch for her. But unfortunately, his enthusiasm far exceeds his cooking abilities, and he carelessly overlooks some rather important information. But hey, what's the worst that could happen? Reviews: "A fabulously charming story with beautiful illustrations. I have a feeling we'll be reading this one again (and again, and again...)" Fran Grant"This is a super book - it's got everything! Magic, potions, a lovely witch, and of course a cheeky cat - and with such beautiful illustrations, it's one that my little ones ask for over and over." Rebecca C "I love this book because it is really funny and made me laugh out loud. I woke up the next day and made a play with my sister, I was the witch and she was the cat. I like how the cat ends up reading her own book about spells, she is a clever cat!". Words from my daughter who was captured by this delightful storybook that has clearly made an impact! Highly recommended read! Kirstie Watson is a gifted author and the illustrations are adorable." Mrs Sumudu Edirisinghe "We love the Witch's Cat - my nearly 3yr old granddaughter asks for it almost every day and knows what's going to happen on every page - she still laughs at each bit though!! This is a really well written and beautifully illustrated story which I thoroughly recommend." Kindle Customer