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Inspiration Through Nature
Sixty Cat Poems
This collection of 60 poems is all about cats, very much from a zoologist’s perspective, including their variety, beauty, independence, affection, sublime indifference, cruelty, skill as hunters…and skill as pets too, adapting their behaviour to fit in with our busy lifestyles, from ancient times to the present day. The author’s views are realistic and without illusions, but always and ultimately, retaining a high regard for these fascinating creatures.
Publication date: 1 October, 2002
Category: Poetry
Paperback
RRP: £6.99
ISBN: 978 095433 4703
Extent: 88 pages
ReviewsFascinating Felines is a little gem, a collection of poems written by a true cat lover. The opening line of the first poem says it all: A most excellent invention is a cat. From good cats to bad cats, from sad cats to mad cats, all feline life is here. If you like poetry and you like cats, you’ll like this book. I’m sure you will love it and so will your cat, who may want to take the instructions given in ‘Advice to a cat’ on leaving it indoors to heart: You be good and you be true. Don’t make a mess or you’re for the zoo!
Richard Allport, Cat World
Cat lovers who enjoy reading poetry will appreciate this collection of 60 cat poems by Hugh David Loxdale. The poems cover a wide range of subjects from feeding time to hunting, and mad cats to monsters.
Your Cat Magazine
Fascinating Felines is a hugely entertaining read and I enjoyed reading it tremendously and regularly dip in and out from time to time.
Rt. Hon. Ann Widdecombe MP
Professor Hugh David Loxdale, MBE, was born in Horley, Surrey, England, but grew up in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, where, outside school, he spent much of his spare time roaming the countryside and observing wildlife. Besides an interest in science, especially biology, he was also interested in history and English literature. …
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