{"product_id":"the-cat-men-of-gotham-peggy-gavan-9781978800229","title":"The Cat Men of Gotham: Tales of Feline Friendships in Old New York","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2019 Certificate of Excellence and MUSE Medallion from the Cat Writers Association\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sure to appeal to cat fanciers and history fans alike, \u003ci\u003eThe Cat Men of Gotham \u003c\/i\u003ewill 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peggy Gavan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1978800223\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781978800229\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rutgers University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/03\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.60h x 5.90w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2019 pg. 20\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/26\/2019","brand":"Peggy Gavan","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43940511580415,"sku":"9781978800229","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_98c42737-e8f2-4165-9e3a-b5608ce660da.jpg?v=1681447622","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-cat-men-of-gotham-peggy-gavan-9781978800229","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}