THE CAT

A cat stares into an empty corner. She reacts to sounds we cannot hear, to scents we barely notice, and to changes that pass us by entirely. Humans have been fascinated by this animal for thousands of years, and for just as long myths, legends and strange stories have grown up around her unusual perception. THE CAT: The Mystery of Creation asks what a cat is aware of when we see, hear and can explain nothing. The book covers a wide range of ground. It looks at the cat's senses, its evolution and domestication, how it hunts and moves, how it learns and remembers, and how it communicates and purrs. It also considers the bond between cats and people, cultural beliefs and historical legends, and the phenomena often linked to a so-called sixth sense. Throughout, the author keeps four things apart: what can be observed, what science can explain, what belongs to myth, and what is still unresolved. It is a fact-based non-fiction book with an atmospheric tone, written for readers who want to understand cats better and not merely watch them.