Cat Among the Pigeons
Animal myths, musings and matters of fact
Published on 28. June 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
131 pages
978-1-77584-513-3 (ISBN)
Description
Here's another batch of David Muirhead's unrespectable creatures, following his successful earlier volume of hilarious animal accounts (The Bedside Ark). It offers a wealth of accurate information on each of the profi led creatures, while revealing their softer sides and the near-human frailties from which they suffer - and temptations for which they fall. Delightful, humorous pen-and-ink sketches accompany many of the stories. Muirhead's mix of humour, mythology, anecdotal tales and folklore builds quirky and captivating portraits of each animal, and makes for a lighthearted, funny - as well as illuminating - read. This new anthology, offering something different from the standard collection of animal CVs, will appeal to anyone interested in humorous writing and the natural world, no matter their age (from teen to adult) or level of knowledge.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
South Africa
Publishing group
Penguin Random House South Africa
Illustrations
20 black-and-white line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 146 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-77584-513-3 (9781775845133)
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Long-time English writer and journalist David Muirhead has already published several books, including a collection of satirical short stories that drew acclaim from the British press. Struik Nature published his earlier anthology, The Bedside Ark - A riotous assembly of unrespectable creatures. He lives in Vermont, Western Cape. Sales points: Delightful accounts of animals, highlighting their quirks and fancies, brilliant pen-and-ink sketches from a seasoned illustrator, both informative and humourous, excellent bed-time reading, or for keeping in your car or handbag, the best all-seasons gift.