Seafurrers

We remember the bold seafarers of yorefrom Magellan to Shackletonfor their extraordinary exploits: new lands discovered, storms weathered, and battles won. But somehow history has neglected the stalwart, hardworking species who made it all possible . . . yes, the noble cat! In Seafurrers, able sea cat Bart sets the record straight at last. Fear of water aside, cats were indispensable at seaboth as pest controllers and as beloved mascots. Thirtyeight tales recount the adventures of Trim (who circumnavigated Australia), Tom (the sole feline survivor of the sinking of the USS Maine), celebrity cat Simon (a veteran of the Yangtze Incident), and other furry heroes. Filled with nautical trivia, rare photographs, and whimsical illustrations, this deft genealogy of humanfeline friendship will stir your regard for the incomparable catwhether on the couch or in the crows nest!