** "The Domestic Cat" by Gordon Stables is a comprehensive scientific exploration of felines. It examines the unique traits and actions of house cats. Stables compares dogs and cats to emphasize the evolutionary differences, noting the shared history of domesticated cats compared to the diverse types of dogs. The book introduces how scientists classify animals, especially by color and size, highlighting that despite slight variances, cats are largely the same. The initial discussions set the stage for a broad study of cat behavior, routines, and proper care methods. **

The Domestic Cat
By Gordon Stables
** Discover a scientist's observations as he compares the consistent nature of cats to the varying world of dogs, revealing insights into their shared lineage and behaviors.
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About the AuthorWilliam Gordon Stables was a Scottish medical doctor in the Royal Navy and a prolific author of adventure fiction, primarily for boys.
William Gordon Stables was a Scottish medical doctor in the Royal Navy and a prolific author of adventure fiction, primarily for boys.
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