Cat Miscellany: Fascinating Facts About Cats

by Max Cryer

Did you know that the Bible doesn’t mention cats at all? Do you know why we think they cats nine lives? Do you know much of classic literature refers to cats, and what the great writers have to say about them? In Cat Miscellany, all the notable cat references and expressions in the English language have been gathered together to provide an amusing and informative compendium for cat lovers.

212 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2005

About the author

John Maxwell Cryer MBE born1935/1936.

Pioneering entertainer in New Zealand television, Max Cryer was also an author of several non-fiction books. Cryer topped the New Zealand non-fiction best-seller list three times (2001, 2002 and 2012). Besides New Zealand, his books have also been published in Australia, United Kingdom, Italy, the United States, Germany and Russia.

Reviews

[Sarah G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quirky cat facts, expressions, poems, stories, quotes and more to keep you entertained, intrigued and fascinated throughout. Good gift for cat lovers and again best read with cats near by purring away showing you how content they truly are. Whether it's facts or comments about cats themselves, or words in reference to them but having no direct connection to them, it will keep you wanting to learn more weird and wonderful things about our furry friends.

Here are just a few of the short quotes and facts that stood out for me and my cats:

'One of the ways in which cats show happiness is by sleeping.' Cleveland Amory

'Cats instinctively know the precise moment their owners will waken - then they awaken them ten minutes sooner.' Jim Davis

'A cat makes all the difference between coming back to an empty house - or coming home.'

'A cat's worst enemy is a closed door.'

'Many centuries ago, cats were believed to be a kind of god. All cats remember this - and consider it still to be true.’

So for all my feline friends out there have fun reading!