The Cat Men of Gotham - 9781978800229

The Cat Men of GothamTales of Feline Friendships in Old New York\nAuthor(s): Peggy Gavan\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Rutgers University Press, United States\nImprint: Rutgers University Press\nISBN-13: 9781978800229, 978-1978800229\nSynopsis\nWinner of the2019 Certificate of Excellence and MUSE Medallion from the Cat Writers Association\n 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 menincluding firemen, cops, athletes, and politicianswho rescued them from the streets and welcomed them into their homes and hearts.\n 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.