1,001 Things You Always Wanted To Know About Cats [Paperback]

J. Stephen Lang (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 17, 2004

Think you know everything about your feline companion?

In 1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Cats, trivia specialist and certified cat fancier J. Stephen Lang puts your whisker wisdom to the test with 1,001 tantalizing trivia tidbits. From myths and legends to famous cat lovers (and haters), "catty" phrases to cartoon kitties, bewildering behavioral quirks to mating and motherhood, you'll learn about:
* five U.S. presidents who adored cats . . . and one who hated them with a passion!
* why cats enjoy kneading their human companions with their paws;
* a breed of cat with webbed feet who swims for his seafood supper!
* the most popular male and female cat names today.


With these and 997 other delicious trivia morsels, you'll discover an abundance of unexpected delights on every page!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Think you know everything about your feline companion?

In 1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Cats, trivia specialist and certified cat fancier J. Stephen Lang puts your whisker wisdom to the test with 1,001 tantalizing trivia tidbits. From myths and legends to famous cat lovers (and haters), "catty" phrases to cartoon kitties, bewildering behavioral quirks to mating and motherhood, you’ll learn about:

• five U.S. presidents who adored cats . . . and one who hated them with a passion!
• why cats enjoy kneading their human companions with their paws;
• a breed of cat with webbed feet who swims for his seafood supper!
• the most popular male and female cat names today.

With these and 997 other delicious trivia morsels, you’ll discover an abundance of unexpected delights on every page!

About the Author

J. STEPHEN LANG has written many bestselling trivia books including The Complete Book of Bible Trivia and The Big Book of American Trivia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (September 17, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764569260
• ISBN-13: 978-0764569265
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,750,490 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

J. Stephen Lang's favorite game is Trivial Pursuit, and his favorite book is the Bible. Lang is a best-selling author whose titles include "Know the Bible in 30 Days," "The Complete Book of Bible Trivia," "1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About the Bible," "What the Good Book Didn't Say," "The Big Book of American Trivia", and "The Complete Book of Confederate Trivia." His "Bible I.Q." column ran for several years in Today's Christian magazine. Mr. Lang holds an M.A. from Wheaton College and lives in Seminole, Florida.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pick Any Page, It's a Pleasure to Read, October 11, 2004

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T C Brennan "Terry" (Birminghan, AL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 1,001 Things You Always Wanted To Know About Cats (Paperback)

My wife and I both fell in love with this book from the moment we saw it on the store shelf. Put simply, it is a collection of 1,001 one-paragraph tidbits about everything related to cats--different breeds, the cat anatomy, habits (good and bad), cats in history, famous people who loved cats, "catty" words and phrases, even a section about cat in movies, cartoons, and TV. As a longtime cat lover, I thought I knew cats pretty well, but I'm a lot wiser after reading this. (Finally I understand why our cats like to knead my belly.) My personal favorite was the section dealing with cats in history, particularly their connection with the ancient Egyptians.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Like Catnip for Humans, December 4, 2004

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Deb Hilliard "Deb" (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 1,001 Things You Always Wanted To Know About Cats (Paperback)

OK, I'll admit I always wondered what it is about catnip that gives a 'high' to cats, and now I know. This very enjoyable collection of cat tidbits explains catnip, purring, 'kneading' and other cat phenomena. The section dealing with myths and legends about cats is really fascinating. I never knew there were so many wild (and dangerous) misconceptions about cats. I also never knew that so many famous people through history were cat lovers--including Cleopatra, Winston Churchill, and Mark Twain. I'm writing this before Christmas, so I'm remembering the wonderful legend connecting the Nativity with the 'M' on the foreheads of tabby cats. I wish this book had better illustrations, frankly, but that is a minor point since it is a good read and a good stocking stuffer for any cat lover that is hard to buy for.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost as Much Pleasure as Holding a Purring Cat, January 30, 2005

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Kendra Tazewell "Kendy Woman" (Grand Rapids, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 1,001 Things You Always Wanted To Know About Cats (Paperback)

Well, actually, you can read this while holding your purring cat. Anyway, if you love cats, this is a great book, full of one-paragraph tidbits about everything in the world related to cats--their health, different breeds, even off-the-wall things like cartoon cats, cat folklore, the whole nine yards. I liked the section about cats in history, since it added to what little I knew about cats being so popular in ancient Egypt. The book's first section, which explains a lot of mysterious cat behaviors like purring, kneading your belly, or getting high on catnip was really enjoyable. My cat Rufus gives it a 'paws up.'