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Seafurrers: The Ships’ Cats Who Lapped and Mapped the World

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Description:A cat’s-eye view of maritime historyWe remember the bold seafarers of yore—from Magellan to Shackleton—for their extraordinary new lands discovered, storms weathered, and battles won. But somehow history has neglected the stalwart, hardworking species who made it all possible . . . yes, the noble cat!In Seafurrers , able sea cat Bart sets the record straight at last. “Fear of water” aside, cats were indispensable at sea—both as pest controllers and as beloved mascots. Thirty–eight tales recount the adventures of Trim (who circumnavigated Australia), Tom (the sole feline survivor of the sinking of the USS Maine ), celebrity cat Simon (a veteran of the Yangtze Incident), and other furry heroes.Filled with nautical trivia, rare photographs, and whimsical illustrations, this deft genealogy of human–feline friendship will stir your regard for the incomparable cat—whether on the couch or in the crow’s nest!We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Seafurrers: The Ships’ Cats Who Lapped and Mapped the World. To get started finding Seafurrers: The Ships’ Cats Who Lapped and Mapped the World, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: A cat’s-eye view of maritime historyWe remember the bold seafarers of yore—from Magellan to Shackleton—for their extraordinary new lands discovered, storms weathered, and battles won. But somehow history has neglected the stalwart, hardworking species who made it all possible . . . yes, the noble cat!In Seafurrers , able sea cat Bart sets the record straight at last. “Fear of water” aside, cats were indispensable at sea—both as pest controllers and as beloved mascots. Thirty–eight tales recount the adventures of Trim (who circumnavigated Australia), Tom (the sole feline survivor of the sinking of the USS Maine ), celebrity cat Simon (a veteran of the Yangtze Incident), and other furry heroes.Filled with nautical trivia, rare photographs, and whimsical illustrations, this deft genealogy of human–feline friendship will stir your regard for the incomparable cat—whether on the couch or in the crow’s nest!We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Seafurrers: The Ships’ Cats Who Lapped and Mapped the World. To get started finding Seafurrers: The Ships’ Cats Who Lapped and Mapped the World, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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