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Cats of Cairo : Egypt's enduring legacy by Lorraine Chittock, Annemarie Schimmel is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Cats of Cairo : Egypt's enduring legacy about?
Far from being pampered house cats, these feisty creatures roam freely through the streets of Cairo. They were so beloved in ancient days that they were portrayed in statues and, upon the death of a cat, a lavish funeral was held. Today, as the photographs display, the mystique of the cat lives on. During her seven-year stay in Cairo, Lorraine Chittock pursued cats throughout the city, taking intimate portraits of these wary inhabitants. The intriguing images and the fascinating introduction and
Who reads Cats of Cairo : Egypt's enduring legacy?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Lorraine Chittock, Annemarie Schimmel
- Publisher
- Abbeville Press, Incorporated
- Published
- 2001
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780789207074
- Category
- nonfiction
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (11 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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