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Concerning Cats: My Own and Some Others

By Helen M. (Helen Maria) Winslow

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

Journey back in time to discover the surprising stories of charming feline companions and experience the timeless bond between humans and their beloved cats.

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2005-12-01
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Summary

"Concerning Cats: My Own and Some Others" by Helen M. Winslow is a compilation of heartfelt essays from the late 1800s, celebrating the unique charm and companionship of cats. It opens by sharing the author's profound connection with her own cat, the "Pretty Lady," illustrating their special bond through travels and affectionate moments. The book explores the individual traits and behaviors of various feline friends, revealing their often misunderstood loyalty and the deep relationships they form with people. Winslow's writing encourages readers to look beyond common misconceptions and appreciate the remarkable love, captivating quirks, and genuine companionship that cats offer, all while capturing a nostalgic and reflective tone.

About the Author

Helen M. Winslow was an American editor, author, publisher, and journalist. She began her work on Boston papers. Winslow served as dramatic editor on The Beacon, 1891–97; editor, Woman's Club Department, Boston Transcript, 1893–98; editor, Woman's Club Department of the Delineator, 1897, and again 1912; editor and publisher, The Club Woman, 1897-1904; and she was the publisher of the Official Register of Women's Clubs in America from 1897. She was the author of Salome Sheppard, Reformer. 1893; Concerning Cats, 1900; Concerning Polly, 1902; Literary Boston or To-day, 1902; The Woman of To-morrow, 1905; The President of Quex, 1906; Peggy at Spinster Farm, 1908; A Woman for Mayor, 1910; The Pleasuring of Susan Smith, 1912; and At the Sign of the Town Pump, 1913. She collaborated with Frances Willard in Occupations for Women, and with Marie Wright in Picturesque Mexico.

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