Book description
Cats were illustrated in medieval manuscripts throughout the Middle Ages, often in exquisite detail and frequently accompanied by their natural prey, mice. Medieval cats were viewed as treasured pets, as fearsome mousers, as canny characters in fables, as associates of the Devil and as magical creatures. Featuring an array of…
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1 author picked Cats in Medieval Manuscripts as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Although this book seems quite different from my other choices, there is a serious message among the fun.
In between the glorious medieval cat pictures, the author tells us what past writers thought about cats. When I read how cats were misjudged and ill-treated in the past, I feel better about the present. So, I read this book to cheer myself up when I am feeling gloomy about cat welfare.
And the pictures are a joy too.
From Celia's list on cat lovers and cat rescuers.
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