ISBN: 9780740746970 - when cats reigned like kings: on the trail of the sacred cats (12 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Nationally syndicated journalist Georgie Anne Geyer explores the connections between the royal and sacred felines of ancient civilizations and the beloved domestic cats of today.Chasing an irresistible mystery across the globe, journalist Georgie Anne Geyer conducted exhaustive research into the little-known puzzle of how cats came to occupy their unique position in the lives of humans. Treated with the tenacity, resourcefulness, and narrative instinct of a seasoned foreign correspondent, the investigation yielded unexpected answers--and posed tantalizing new questions. The result is a remarkable book, bound to delight and amaze cat fanciers and adventure seekers.It was Geyer's curiosity about her own cats that inspired her to study the history of human-feline relations and especially cats' exalted status among the ancients as royal or sacred beings. Her quest spanned the earth. In Egypt, Geyer learned of the cat-goddess, Bastet, and of the cat's role in the transmigration of souls. In Myanmar, she saw Leonardo DiCaprio, Ricky Martin, and the other incongruously named cats of the Nga Phe Kyaung monastery, trained by the monks to jump through hoops. She even met a family who dutifully guards the heritage of the Japanese bobtail, cultivating the line in--of all places--rural Virginia.Richly illustrated with photos of Geyer's journeys and historical cat images, When Cats Reigned Like Kings also presents a Family of Cat section that describes the origins and characteristics of the 38-40 recognized modern cat breeds, including photos of each.…

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Very Good. Signed Copy . Very Good dust jacket. Signed/Inscribed by author on title page.

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2004. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new, price-clipped.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 272 pages. dj wornNationally syndicated journalist Georgie Anne Geyer explores the connections between the royal and sacred felines of ancient civilizations and the beloved do mestic cats of today. Chasing an irresistible mystery across the globe, journal ist Georgie Anne Geyer conducted exhaustive research into the little-known puzzl e of how cats came to occupy their unique position in the lives of humans. Treat ed with the tenacity, resourcefulness, and narrative instinct of a seasoned fore ign correspondent, the investigation yielded unexpected answers--and posed tanta lizing new questions. The result is a remarkable book, bound to delight and amaz e cat fanciers and adventure seekers. It was Geyer's curiosity about her own ca ts that inspired her to study the history of human-feline relations and especial ly cats' exalted status among the ancients as royal or sacred beings. Her quest spanned the earth. In Egypt, Geyer learned of the cat-goddess, Bastet, and of th e cat's role in the transmigration of souls. In Myanmar, she saw Leonardo DiCapr io, Ricky Martin, and the other incongruously named cats of the Nga Phe Kyaung m onastery, trained by the monks to jump through hoops. She even met a family who dutifully guards the heritage of the Japanese bobtail, cultivating the line in-- of all places--rural Virginia. Richly illustrated with photos of Geyer's journe ys and historical cat images, When Cats Reigned Like Kings also presents a Famil y of Cat section that describes the origins and characteristics of the 38-40 rec ognized modern cat breeds, including photos of each.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 272 pages. Nationally syndicated journalist Georgie Anne Geyer explores the connections between the royal and sacred felines of ancient civilizations and the beloved do mestic cats of today. Chasing an irresistible mystery across the globe, journal ist Georgie Anne Geyer conducted exhaustive research into the little-known puzzl e of how cats came to occupy their unique position in the lives of humans. Treat ed with the tenacity, resourcefulness, and narrative instinct of a seasoned fore ign correspondent, the investigation yielded unexpected answers--and posed tanta lizing new questions. The result is a remarkable book, bound to delight and amaz e cat fanciers and adventure seekers. It was Geyer's curiosity about her own ca ts that inspired her to study the history of human-feline relations and especial ly cats' exalted status among the ancients as royal or sacred beings. Her quest spanned the earth. In Egypt, Geyer learned of the cat-goddess, Bastet, and of th e cat's role in the transmigration of souls. In Myanmar, she saw Leonardo DiCapr io, Ricky Martin, and the other incongruously named cats of the Nga Phe Kyaung m onastery, trained by the monks to jump through hoops. She even met a family who dutifully guards the heritage of the Japanese bobtail, cultivating the line in-- of all places--rural Virginia. Richly illustrated with photos of Geyer's journe ys and historical cat images, When Cats Reigned Like Kings also presents a Famil y of Cat section that describes the origins and characteristics of the 38-40 rec ognized modern cat breeds, including photos of each.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 272 pages. 9.50x6.25x1.50 inches. In Stock.