Revered and Reviled by L A Vocelle

Revered and Reviled by L A Vocelle

Throughout history the cat has been an indomitable influence on societies and cultures, first as goddess, then as demon, and now as hero and social media empress. Man's view of the cat has come full circle. As both mascot and muse to great adventurers, writers, artists and statesmen, the cat has offered comfort and inspiration. Never obsequious or ordinary, always elegant and inscrutable, the cat has played a fundamental role in civilization through the centuries, and this is its story.

-Find out why women and cats have been bound together throughout history.

-Ever wondered why the black cat is considered bad luck; why cats were considered good luck on ships and planes?

-The answers to these questions and many more are here in this easy to read and fully referenced cat history with over 150 black and white illustrations.

L.A.Vocelle is a cat enthusiast who enjoys painting and writing about cats. She is fascinated by the cat's role in history, art, and literature. L.A. Smith is the author of 7 Woman Painters and Their Cat Themes and Ancient Egyptian Cats: A Coloring Book for Adults and Children. Vocelle writes weekly essays on her website, www.thegreatcat.org, and her four rescue cats continue to inspire her.