The Cat by Grace Pond

The Cat

The breeds, the care and the training

by Grace Pond

Orbis Publishing, 1980, ISBN 085613032X, colour and b/w photographs throughout, photographic end-papers, hardcover, dustjacket, 

Very Good Condition, minor edge and shelf wear to book, dustjacket has some small tears and wear, tears mainly to spine area (see photographs)

'A comprehensive guide to cat care and management is set out in the first part of the book, and includes sections on cat breeding, grooming, common ailments and cat shows.  In the following chapters, all the breeds recognised by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy are fully described, together with the history of each particular breed.
This book serves to penetrate some of the mysteries surrounding the cat: it is a must for every cat-lover's library.'