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Author Gavan, Peggy, author.

Title The cat men of Gotham : tales of feline friendships in old New York / Peggy Gavan.

Publication Info. New Brunswick : Rutgers University Press, 2019.

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Contents Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1 Seafaring Cats -- 2 Police Cats -- 3 Fire Cats -- 4 Artist and Editorial Cats -- 5 Hospitality Cats -- 6 Theatrical and Show Cats -- 7 Civil Servant Cats -- 8 Good-Luck Cats -- 9 Lucky Cats -- Suggestions for Further Reading -- Notes -- Index -- About the Author
Summary The nineteenth century was a rough time to be a stray cat in New York City. The city's human residents dealt with feline overpopulation by gassing unwanted cats or tossing them in rivers. But a few lucky strays were found by a diverse array of men--including firemen, cops, athletes, and politicians--who rescued them from the streets and welcomed them into their homes and hearts. This book tells the stories of these heroic cat men of Gotham and their beloved feline companions. Not only does it introduce us to some remarkable men, but we get to meet many extraordinary cats as well, from Chinese stowaways prowling the Chelsea Piers to the sole feline survivor of the USS Maine explosion. Among the forty-two profiles, we find many feline Cinderella stories, as humble alley cats achieved renown as sports team mascots, artists' muses, and even presidential pets. Sure to appeal to cat fanciers and history fans alike, The Cat Men of Gotham will give you a new appreciation for Old New York and the people and animals who made it their home. As it takes you on a journey through the streets of Manhattan and Brooklyn, it will amuse and astound you with tales of powerful men and their pussycats.
Subject Cat rescue -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Animal welfare -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
Cats -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
HISTORY -- General.
Animal welfare. (OCoLC)fst00809431
Cat rescue. (OCoLC)fst01893154
Cats. (OCoLC)fst00849374
New York (State) -- New York. (OCoLC)fst01204333
Genre/Form History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
Other Form: Print version: Gavan, Peggy. Cat men of Gotham. New Brunswick : Rutgers University Press, 2019 (DLC) 2018033646
ISBN 9781978800250 (electronic book)
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