Cat Land Redemption
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Author | : Kathryn Hughes |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 342 |
Release | : 2024-06-04 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1421448157 |
How cat mania exploded in the early twentieth century, transforming cats from pests into beloved pets. In 1900, Britain and America were in the grip of a cat craze. An animal that had for centuries been seen as a household servant or urban nuisance had now become an object of pride and deep affection. From presidential and royal families who imported exotic breeds to working-class men competing for cash prizes for the fattest tabby, people became enthralled to the once-humble cat. Multiple industries sprang up to feed this new obsession, selling everything from veterinary services to leather bootees via dedicated cat magazines. Cats themselves were now traded for increasingly large sums of money, bolstered by elaborate pedigrees that claimed noble ancestry and promised aesthetic distinction. In Catland, Kathryn Hughes chronicles the cat craze of the early twentieth century through the life and career of Louis Wain. Wain's anthropomorphic drawings of cats in top hats falling in love, sipping champagne, golfing, driving cars, and piloting planes are some of the most instantly recognizable images from the era. His round-faced fluffy characters established the prototype for the modern cat, which cat "fanciers" were busily trying to achieve using their newfound knowledge of the latest scientific breeding techniques. Despite being a household name, Wain endured multiple bankruptcies and mental breakdowns, spending his last fifteen years in an asylum, drawing abstract and multicolored felines. But it was his ubiquitous anthropomorphic cats that helped usher the formerly reviled creatures into homes across Europe. Beautifully illustrated and based on new archival findings about Wain's life, the wider cat fancy, and the media frenzy it created, Catland chronicles the fascinating history of how the modern cat emerged.
Author | : Leonard Augustus Jones |
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Total Pages | : 1100 |
Release | : 1928 |
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Total Pages | : 726 |
Release | : 1879 |
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Author | : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Public Lands and Surveys |
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Total Pages | : 1246 |
Release | : 1924 |
Genre | : Petroleum |
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Total Pages | : 698 |
Release | : 1886 |
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Author | : Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate |
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Total Pages | : 702 |
Release | : 1853 |
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Author | : Mary Jo Putney |
Publisher | : Canelo |
Total Pages | : 921 |
Release | : 2022-10-27 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1804364002 |
Let yourself be swept off your feet by the dashing heroes and heroines of the Rogues Redeemed series. Includes the first three books; Once a Soldier, Once a Rebel and Once a Scoundrel. Once a Soldier: As heir to a title, Will Masterson should have stayed home and tended his responsibilities. Instead, he went to war. After years fighting the French, he intends his current mission to be his last. But all his plans are forgotten when he arrives in the small mountain stronghold of San Gabriel and meets her. Knowing herself to be too tall, strong and unconventional, Athena Markham has always gloried in her independence. Yet for the first time in her life, she finds a man who might be her match. Two of a kind, too brave for their own good, Athena and Will vow to do whatever it takes to vanquish San Gabriel’s enemies, while finding a love deeper than they’d ever imagined. Once a Rebel: As Washington burns, Callista Brooke is trapped in the battle between her native England and her adopted homeland. She is on the verge of losing everything, including her life, when a handsome Englishman cuts through the violent crowd to claim her as his. Lord George Gordon Audley was Callista’s best friend, but his attempt to rescue her from a loathsome arranged marriage had him sent on a one-way trip to the penal colony of Australia. Against all odds, he survived, and now he vows to do whatever is necessary to protect Callista. But their friendship has become a dangerous passion that may save or destroy them when they challenge the aristocratic society that exiled them both. Once a Scoundrel: Gabriel Hawkins was born to command the sea, until he left the Royal Navy in disgrace and was disowned by his family. Now captaining his own ship, earning his living through dubious means, he is the best choice to ransom an aristocratic beauty captured by Barbary pirates. Facing the prospect of a life as a harem slave, Lady Aurora Lawrence is beyond horrified. Her only hope of escape lies in a quiet, steely captain who ignites an attraction in her that burns hot within the close confines of his ship. But even if they endure the perils of the waves, can their love survive a return to England, where the distance between a disgraced captain and an earl’s daughter is wider than the ocean? A sweeping and dramatic historical romance series for fans of Bridgerton and Johanna Lindsey. Praise for Mary Jo Putney ‘I loved this story and didn't want it to end! The whole “Rogues Redeemed” series is excellent and Ms. Putney is one of my favourite authors.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review ‘Enchanting, full of adventures and romance and happily ever afters.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review ‘A light, happy romance... with many great characters. I recommend this to historical romance lovers.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review ‘Exciting and heartwarming, the storyline flows well and captures your full attention. An outstanding read from one of my go-to authors.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review ‘So good, I've read it several times. Mary Jo Putney never disappoints.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review ‘An exciting adventure filled with danger, trust and friendship... Ms. Putney is one of my all time favourite authors?b.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review
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