CONTENTS.

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[CHAPTER I.]
Of the reason why this Book was written, and of several sorts of Cats which are not strictly Zoological[3]
[CHAPTER II.]
Of some Wicked Stories that have been told about Cats[15]
[CHAPTER III.]
Of other Wicked Stories, with a few Words in Defence of the Accused[35]
[CHAPTER IV.]
Of the Manners and Customs of Cats[59]
[CHAPTER V.]
Of Whittington’s Cat, and another Cat that visited Strange Countries[79]
[CHAPTER VI.]
Of various kinds of Cats, Ancient and Modern[91]
[CHAPTER VII.]
Of some Clever Cats[111]
[CHAPTER VIII.]
Of some amiable Cats, and Cats that have been good Mothers[139]
[CHAPTER IX.]
Of Puss in Proverbs, in the Dark Ages, and in the Company of Wicked Old Women[159]
[CHAPTER X.]
Of a certain Voracious Cat, some Goblin Cats, Magical Cats, and Cats of Kilkenny[185]
[CHAPTER XI.]
Of Pussy poorly, and of some Curiosities of the Cat’s-meat Trade[207]
[CHAPTER XII.]
Of Wild Cats, Cat Charming, etc.[229]
[CHAPTER XIII.]
Conclusion[275]

The Book of Cats.

CHAPTER I.