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Book Review of 99 Lives Cats in History, Legend and Literature

99 Lives Cats in History, Legend and Literature
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Brimming with cat lore, myth, and mystery, "99 Lives" is a colorful journey through the feline world from ancient Egypt to the present. Along the way we meet ninety-nine cats of great distinction--from Oscar, a World War II seafaring cat, to the honored Siamese who attended the coronation of the King of Siam. Spirited illustrations, enchanting photographs and enlightening stories reveal the secrets of the feline mystique.