100 Cats Who Changed Civilization History's Most Influential Felines

Every generation brings a few elite cats who rise above their species. Cats who make a difference. Cats who inspire us with their bravery. Cats who broaden the world's understanding of science, history, art, and religion. These are the subjects of100 Cats Who Changed Civilization, and this book documents the extraordinary true tales of their contributions. Readers will learn of: Tibbles, the cat who single-handedly wiped out an entire species Felix, the first cat to explore outer space. Snowball, the cat who helped to convict dozens of murderers Ahmedabad, a Siamese kitten who sparked riots through Pakistanand many more. Packaged in a classy hardcover with black-and-white illustrations,100 Cats Who Changed Civilizationis the biography these fine felines deserve. It's essential reading for pet lovers and history buffs of all ages.

Sam Stall is the coauthor of The Cat Owner's Manual (Quirk, 2004). He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.