Cats of America : IngramSpark : 9781087982304 : 1087982308 : 29 Dec 2021 : Curious how cats shaped US history? Love a darn good All-American cat story? DID YOU KNOW? --A cat from The Mayflower gave birth on Plymouth Rock? --That Abraham Lincoln fed his darling Tabby with a golden spoon? --A fancy show cat named Cherry Pop was presented with the keys to San Francisco? -- Alaskan prospectors paid dearly for expert rodent-control--with gold dust? This unique book has a ton of fun cat stories, unusual trivia and quirky feline facts that are sure to entertain you. NOW YOU CAN DISCOVER... --How brave mama cats stopped kidnappers and dragged kittens from the flames. --How ordinary, everyday cats broke into show business and advertising. --How a Texas tabby lived to be 38. --Why astronauts at NASA look to our feline friends for guidance. --How Hemingway founded his very own cat dynasty. --How "cat signs" led lonely, wandering hobos to warm meals from kindly ladies. A